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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.07, 1,200.90 and 384.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.07, 1,200.90 and 384.38 is: 576.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.07 : 1,200.90 = 384.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.07/1,200.90 = 384.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.07x = 1,200.90 × 384.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.07x = 461,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,601.94/801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.23

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