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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,202.34 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,202.34 and 288.56 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,202.34 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,202.34 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,202.34 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 346,951.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,951.32/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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