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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,201.69 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,201.69 and 338.54 is: 507.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,201.69 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,201.69 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,201.69 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 406,815.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,815.44/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.85

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