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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,201.29 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,201.29 and 288.30 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,201.29 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,201.29 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,201.29 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 346,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,331.91/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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