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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.90, 1,205.38 and 392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.90, 1,205.38 and 392.62 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.90 : 1,205.38 = 392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.90/1,205.38 = 392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.90x = 1,205.38 × 392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.90x = 473,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,252.30/803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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