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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,205.58 and 392.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,205.58 and 392.63 is: 588.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,205.58 = 392.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,205.58 = 392.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,205.58 × 392.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 473,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,354.19/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.76

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