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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,202.85 and 390.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,202.85 and 390.87 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,202.85 = 390.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,202.85 = 390.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,202.85 × 390.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 470,157.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,157.98/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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