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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,205.17 and 392.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,205.17 and 392.91 is: 589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,205.17 = 392.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,205.17 = 392.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,205.17 × 392.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 473,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,518.95/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.38

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