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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.64, 1,201.86 and 390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.64, 1,201.86 and 390.40 is: 585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.64 : 1,201.86 = 390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.64/1,201.86 = 390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.64x = 1,201.86 × 390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.64x = 469,206.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,206.14/801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.31

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