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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,201.86 and 390.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,201.86 and 390.37 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,201.86 = 390.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,201.86 = 390.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,201.86 × 390.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 469,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,170.43/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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