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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,205.22 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,205.22 and 393.54 is: 589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,205.22 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,205.22 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,205.22 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 474,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,302.28/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.93

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