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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,206.18 and 393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,206.18 and 393.18 is: 590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,206.18 = 393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,206.18 = 393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,206.18 × 393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 474,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,245.85/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.03

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