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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.05, 1,203.38 and 391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.05, 1,203.38 and 391.13 is: 586.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.05 : 1,203.38 = 391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.05/1,203.38 = 391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.05x = 1,203.38 × 391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.05x = 470,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,678.02/802.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.84

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