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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,204.71 and 392.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,204.71 and 392.61 is: 588.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,204.71 = 392.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,204.71 = 392.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,204.71 × 392.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 472,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,981.19/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.33

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