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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.63, 1,202.76 and 339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.63, 1,202.76 and 339.75 is: 509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.63 : 1,202.76 = 339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.63/1,202.76 = 339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.63x = 1,202.76 × 339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.63x = 408,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,637.71/801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.76

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