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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.70, 1,202.63 and 288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.70, 1,202.63 and 288.58 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.70 : 1,202.63 = 288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.70/1,202.63 = 288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.70x = 1,202.63 × 288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.70x = 347,054.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,054.97/801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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