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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,200.84 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,200.84 and 390.11 is: 584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,200.84 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,200.84 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,200.84 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 468,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,453.69/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.80

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