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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.20, 1,282.80 and 801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.20, 1,282.80 and 801.20 is: 1,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.20 : 1,282.80 = 801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.20/1,282.80 = 801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.20x = 1,282.80 × 801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.20x = 1,027,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,779.36/855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.80

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