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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,202.22 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,202.22 and 339.36 is: 508.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,202.22 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,202.22 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,202.22 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 407,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,985.38/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.77

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