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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,200.96 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,200.96 and 389.64 is: 583.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,200.96 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,200.96 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,200.96 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 467,942.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,942.05/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.65

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