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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,200.78 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,200.78 and 389.79 is: 584.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,200.78 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,200.78 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,200.78 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 468,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,052.04/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.86

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