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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.94, 1,200.23 and 389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.94, 1,200.23 and 389.60 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.94 : 1,200.23 = 389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.94/1,200.23 = 389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.94x = 1,200.23 × 389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.94x = 467,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,610.66/800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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