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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,202.22 and 339.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,202.22 and 339.18 is: 508.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,202.22 = 339.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,202.22 = 339.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,202.22 × 339.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 407,768.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,768.98/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.89

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