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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.80, 1,203.75 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.80, 1,203.75 and 391.14 is: 586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.80 : 1,203.75 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.80/1,203.75 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.80x = 1,203.75 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.80x = 470,834.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,834.78/802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.49

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