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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.78, 1,204.30 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.78, 1,204.30 and 391.94 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.78 : 1,204.30 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.78/1,204.30 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.78x = 1,204.30 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.78x = 472,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,013.34/802.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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