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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.20, 1,200.93 and 389.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.20, 1,200.93 and 389.42 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.20 : 1,200.93 = 389.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.20/1,200.93 = 389.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.20x = 1,200.93 × 389.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.20x = 467,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,666.16/801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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