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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,204.35 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,204.35 and 392.38 is: 588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,204.35 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,204.35 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,204.35 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 472,562.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,562.85/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.58

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