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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,202.55 and 254.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,202.55 and 254.29 is: 381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,202.55 = 254.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,202.55 = 254.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,202.55 × 254.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 305,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,794.73/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.41

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