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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.78, 1,200.78 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.78, 1,200.78 and 391.20 is: 585.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.78 : 1,200.78 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.78/1,200.78 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.78x = 1,200.78 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.78x = 469,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,745.14/801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.88

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