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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,202.14 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,202.14 and 339.10 is: 508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,202.14 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,202.14 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,202.14 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 407,645.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,645.67/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.72

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