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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,202.76 and 282.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,202.76 and 282.07 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,202.76 = 282.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,202.76 = 282.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,202.76 × 282.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 339,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,262.51/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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