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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.93, 1,203.93 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.93, 1,203.93 and 391.55 is: 587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.93 : 1,203.93 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.93/1,203.93 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.93x = 1,203.93 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.93x = 471,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,399.54/802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.10

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