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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,203.12 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,203.12 and 391.52 is: 587.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,203.12 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,203.12 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,203.12 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 471,045.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,045.54/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.31

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