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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,202.17 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,202.17 and 390.35 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,202.17 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,202.17 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,202.17 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 469,269.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,269.09/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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