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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.92, 1,200.39 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.92, 1,200.39 and 389.72 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.92 : 1,200.39 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.92/1,200.39 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.92x = 1,200.39 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.92x = 467,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,815.99/800.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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