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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.88, 1,202.85 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.88, 1,202.85 and 391.38 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.88 : 1,202.85 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.88/1,202.85 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.88x = 1,202.85 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.88x = 470,766.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,766.92/801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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