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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,201.08 and 314.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,201.08 and 314.14 is: 470.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,201.08 = 314.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,201.08 = 314.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,201.08 × 314.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 377,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,307.27/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.92

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