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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,202.07 and 288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,202.07 and 288.74 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,202.07 = 288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,202.07 = 288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,202.07 × 288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 347,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,085.69/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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