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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,203.12 and 282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,203.12 and 282.06 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,203.12 = 282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,203.12 = 282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,203.12 × 282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 339,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,352.03/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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