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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.26, 1,202.35 and 339.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.26, 1,202.35 and 339.01 is: 508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.26 : 1,202.35 = 339.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.26/1,202.35 = 339.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.26x = 1,202.35 × 339.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.26x = 407,608.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,608.67/801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.71

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