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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.40, 1,204.63 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.40, 1,204.63 and 392.12 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.40 : 1,204.63 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.40/1,204.63 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.40x = 1,204.63 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.40x = 472,359.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,359.52/803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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