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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.84, 1,202.64 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.84, 1,202.64 and 281.80 is: 422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.84 : 1,202.64 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.84/1,202.64 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.84x = 1,202.64 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.84x = 338,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,903.95/801.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.66

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