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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.93, 1,204.64 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.93, 1,204.64 and 392.01 is: 588.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.93 : 1,204.64 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.93/1,204.64 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.93x = 1,204.64 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.93x = 472,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,225.92/802.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.13

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