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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,205.04 and 392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,205.04 and 392.96 is: 589.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,205.04 = 392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,205.04 = 392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,205.04 × 392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 473,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,532.52/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.18

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