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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.25, 1,201.88 and 288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.25, 1,201.88 and 288.25 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.25 : 1,201.88 = 288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.25/1,201.88 = 288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.25x = 1,201.88 × 288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.25x = 346,440.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,440.47/801.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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