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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.18, 1,204.01 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.18, 1,204.01 and 392.10 is: 587.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.18 : 1,204.01 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.18/1,204.01 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.18x = 1,204.01 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.18x = 472,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,092.32/803.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.78

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