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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.08, 1,200.86 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.08, 1,200.86 and 252.88 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.08 : 1,200.86 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.08/1,200.86 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.08x = 1,200.86 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.08x = 303,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,673.48/801.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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