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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.43, 1,206.90 and 393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.43, 1,206.90 and 393.61 is: 590.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.43 : 1,206.90 = 393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.43/1,206.90 = 393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.43x = 1,206.90 × 393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.43x = 475,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,047.15/804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.54

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