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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.62, 1,201.58 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.62, 1,201.58 and 390.20 is: 584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.62 : 1,201.58 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.62/1,201.58 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.62x = 1,201.58 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.62x = 468,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,856.52/801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.89

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