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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.60, 1,201.34 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.60, 1,201.34 and 389.72 is: 584.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.60 : 1,201.34 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.60/1,201.34 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.60x = 1,201.34 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.60x = 468,186.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,186.22/800.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.79

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