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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,201.59 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,201.59 and 288.19 is: 432.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,201.59 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,201.59 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,201.59 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 346,286.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,286.22/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.21

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