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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.31, 1,203.48 and 391.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.31, 1,203.48 and 391.77 is: 587.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.31 : 1,203.48 = 391.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.31/1,203.48 = 391.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.31x = 1,203.48 × 391.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.31x = 471,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,487.36/802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.67

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