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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,203.08 and 391.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,203.08 and 391.04 is: 586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,203.08 = 391.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,203.08 = 391.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,203.08 × 391.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 470,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,451.74/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.67

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