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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.01, 1,205.16 and 393.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.01, 1,205.16 and 393.43 is: 589.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.01 : 1,205.16 = 393.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.01/1,205.16 = 393.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.01x = 1,205.16 × 393.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.01x = 474,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,146.10/804.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.73

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