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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,204.10 and 392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,204.10 and 392.67 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,204.10 = 392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,204.10 = 392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,204.10 × 392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 472,811.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,811.98/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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