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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.62, 1,206.02 and 393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.62, 1,206.02 and 393.09 is: 589.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.62 : 1,206.02 = 393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.62/1,206.02 = 393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.62x = 1,206.02 × 393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.62x = 474,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,070.86/803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.92

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