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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,200.72 and 389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,200.72 and 389.84 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,200.72 = 389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,200.72 = 389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,200.72 × 389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 468,088.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,088.68/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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