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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.67, 1,204.82 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.67, 1,204.82 and 392.27 is: 588.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.67 : 1,204.82 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.67/1,204.82 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.67x = 1,204.82 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.67x = 472,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,612.78/802.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.80

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