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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,201.50 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,201.50 and 389.88 is: 584.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,201.50 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,201.50 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,201.50 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 468,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,440.82/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.95

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