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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.27, 1,205.03 and 392.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.27, 1,205.03 and 392.44 is: 588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.27 : 1,205.03 = 392.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.27/1,205.03 = 392.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.27x = 1,205.03 × 392.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.27x = 472,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,901.97/803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.72

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