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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.79, 1,202.65 and 390.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.79, 1,202.65 and 390.51 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.79 : 1,202.65 = 390.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.79/1,202.65 = 390.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.79x = 1,202.65 × 390.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.79x = 469,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,645.88/801.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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