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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.07, 1,200.72 and 338.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.07, 1,200.72 and 338.73 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.07 : 1,200.72 = 338.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.07/1,200.72 = 338.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.07x = 1,200.72 × 338.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.07x = 406,719.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,719.89/801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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