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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.18, 1,207.03 and 393.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.18, 1,207.03 and 393.58 is: 590.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.18 : 1,207.03 = 393.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.18/1,207.03 = 393.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.18x = 1,207.03 × 393.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.18x = 475,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,066.42/804.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.75

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