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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,203.40 and 391.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,203.40 and 391.01 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,203.40 = 391.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,203.40 = 391.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,203.40 × 391.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 470,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,539.48/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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