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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,205.60 and 392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,205.60 and 392.74 is: 589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,205.60 = 392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,205.60 = 392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,205.60 × 392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 473,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,487.34/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.18

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