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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,200.69 and 389.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,200.69 and 389.87 is: 583.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,200.69 = 389.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,200.69 = 389.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,200.69 × 389.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 468,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,107.01/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.86

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