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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,203.18 and 391.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,203.18 and 391.95 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,203.18 = 391.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,203.18 = 391.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,203.18 × 391.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 471,586.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,586.40/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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