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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,202.26 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,202.26 and 288.50 is: 432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,202.26 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,202.26 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,202.26 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 346,852.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,852.01/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.75

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