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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.37, 1,201.08 and 389.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.37, 1,201.08 and 389.89 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.37 : 1,201.08 = 389.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.37/1,201.08 = 389.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.37x = 1,201.08 × 389.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.37x = 468,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,283.08/801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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