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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,204.82 and 392.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,204.82 and 392.55 is: 588.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,204.82 = 392.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,204.82 = 392.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,204.82 × 392.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 472,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,949.29/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.60

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