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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.80, 1,205.79 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.80, 1,205.79 and 393.16 is: 589.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.80 : 1,205.79 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.80/1,205.79 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.80x = 1,205.79 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.80x = 474,068.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,068.40/803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.78

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