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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.68, 1,207.16 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.68, 1,207.16 and 394.10 is: 591.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.68 : 1,207.16 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.68/1,207.16 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.68x = 1,207.16 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.68x = 475,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,741.76/804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.22

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