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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.96, 1,204.05 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.96, 1,204.05 and 391.80 is: 586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.96 : 1,204.05 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.96/1,204.05 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.96x = 1,204.05 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.96x = 471,750.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,750.57/803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.78

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