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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,207.17 and 393.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,207.17 and 393.75 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,207.17 = 393.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,207.17 = 393.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,207.17 × 393.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 475,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,323.19/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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