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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.73, 1,204.71 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.73, 1,204.71 and 391.98 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.73 : 1,204.71 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.73/1,204.71 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.73x = 1,204.71 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.73x = 472,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,222.23/803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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