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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.47, 1,202.37 and 339.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.47, 1,202.37 and 339.25 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.47 : 1,202.37 = 339.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.47/1,202.37 = 339.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.47x = 1,202.37 × 339.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.47x = 407,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,904.02/801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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