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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.97, 1,201.79 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.97, 1,201.79 and 390.11 is: 585.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.97 : 1,201.79 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.97/1,201.79 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.97x = 1,201.79 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.97x = 468,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,824.29/800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.32

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