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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.22, 1,204.11 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.22, 1,204.11 and 392.46 is: 588.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.22 : 1,204.11 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.22/1,204.11 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.22x = 1,204.11 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.22x = 472,565.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,565.01/803.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.34

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