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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.04, 1,204.88 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.04, 1,204.88 and 392.16 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.04 : 1,204.88 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.04/1,204.88 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.04x = 1,204.88 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.04x = 472,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,505.74/803.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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