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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.71, 1,206.76 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.71, 1,206.76 and 393.59 is: 590.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.71 : 1,206.76 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.71/1,206.76 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.71x = 1,206.76 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.71x = 474,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,968.67/804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.24

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