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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,204.80 and 392.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,204.80 and 392.34 is: 588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,204.80 = 392.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,204.80 = 392.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,204.80 × 392.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 472,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,691.23/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.19

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