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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,203.52 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,203.52 and 391.78 is: 587.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,203.52 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,203.52 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,203.52 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 471,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,515.07/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.69

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