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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.07, 1,206.07 and 394.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.07, 1,206.07 and 394.01 is: 591.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.07 : 1,206.07 = 394.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.07/1,206.07 = 394.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.07x = 1,206.07 × 394.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.07x = 475,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,203.64/804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.00

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