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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,201.58 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,201.58 and 280.92 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,201.58 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,201.58 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,201.58 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 337,540.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,540.44/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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