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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.68, 1,200.62 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.68, 1,200.62 and 389.88 is: 584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.68 : 1,200.62 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.68/1,200.62 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.68x = 1,200.62 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.68x = 468,097.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,097.73/800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.63

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