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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.96, 1,202.82 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.96, 1,202.82 and 288.84 is: 433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.96 : 1,202.82 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.96/1,202.82 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.96x = 1,202.82 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.96x = 347,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,422.53/801.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.22

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