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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,205.09 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,205.09 and 392.43 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,205.09 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,205.09 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,205.09 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 472,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,911.51/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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