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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.17, 1,202.99 and 391.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.17, 1,202.99 and 391.43 is: 586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.17 : 1,202.99 = 391.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.17/1,202.99 = 391.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.17x = 1,202.99 × 391.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.17x = 470,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,878.40/803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.28

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