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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,202.66 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,202.66 and 281.64 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,202.66 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,202.66 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,202.66 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 338,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,717.16/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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