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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.56, 1,206.04 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.56, 1,206.04 and 393 is: 589.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.56 : 1,206.04 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.56/1,206.04 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.56x = 1,206.04 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.56x = 473,973.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,973.72/803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.84

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