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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,203.32 and 391.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,203.32 and 391.38 is: 586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,203.32 = 391.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,203.32 = 391.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,203.32 × 391.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 470,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,955.38/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.60

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