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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,203.18 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,203.18 and 390.92 is: 585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,203.18 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,203.18 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,203.18 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 470,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,347.13/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.96

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