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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.65, 1,202.85 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.65, 1,202.85 and 391.08 is: 586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.65 : 1,202.85 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.65/1,202.85 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.65x = 1,202.85 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.65x = 470,408.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,408.32/801.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.80

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