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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,200.51 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,200.51 and 389.16 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,200.51 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,200.51 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,200.51 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 467,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,190.47/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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