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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,203.96 and 392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,203.96 and 392.09 is: 587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,203.96 = 392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,203.96 = 392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,203.96 × 392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 472,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,054.66/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.56

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