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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.21, 1,200.89 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.21, 1,200.89 and 367.45 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.21 : 1,200.89 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.21/1,200.89 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.21x = 1,200.89 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.21x = 441,271.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,271.70/801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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