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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.29, 1,200.42 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.29, 1,200.42 and 390.02 is: 584.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.29 : 1,200.42 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.29/1,200.42 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.29x = 1,200.42 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.29x = 468,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,181.81/801.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.28

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