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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,200.60 and 389.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,200.60 and 389.85 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,200.60 = 389.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,200.60 = 389.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,200.60 × 389.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 468,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,053.91/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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