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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,201.83 and 389.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,201.83 and 389.94 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,201.83 = 389.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,201.83 = 389.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,201.83 × 389.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 468,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,641.59/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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