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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.26, 1,201.21 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.26, 1,201.21 and 339.40 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.26 : 1,201.21 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.26/1,201.21 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.26x = 1,201.21 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.26x = 407,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,690.67/801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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