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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,201.53 and 389.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,201.53 and 389.78 is: 584.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,201.53 = 389.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,201.53 = 389.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,201.53 × 389.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 468,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,326.36/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.64

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