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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.50, 1,204.82 and 392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.50, 1,204.82 and 392.62 is: 587.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.50 : 1,204.82 = 392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.50/1,204.82 = 392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.50x = 1,204.82 × 392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.50x = 473,036.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,036.43/804.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.99

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