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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,205.27 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,205.27 and 392.58 is: 588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,205.27 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,205.27 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,205.27 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 473,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,164.90/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.32

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