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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.69, 1,201.35 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.69, 1,201.35 and 390.36 is: 584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.69 : 1,201.35 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.69/1,201.35 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.69x = 1,201.35 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.69x = 468,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,958.99/801.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.96

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