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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,204.95 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,204.95 and 392.43 is: 588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,204.95 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,204.95 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,204.95 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 472,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,861.58/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.24

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