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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,203.88 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,203.88 and 391.62 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,203.88 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,203.88 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,203.88 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 471,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,461.53/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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