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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.88, 1,202.82 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.88, 1,202.82 and 281.88 is: 422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.88 : 1,202.82 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.88/1,202.82 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.88x = 1,202.82 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.88x = 339,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,050.90/801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.82

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