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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,206.69 and 393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,206.69 and 393.67 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,206.69 = 393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,206.69 = 393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,206.69 × 393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 475,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,037.65/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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