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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.76, 1,206.03 and 393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.76, 1,206.03 and 393.07 is: 589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.76 : 1,206.03 = 393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.76/1,206.03 = 393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.76x = 1,206.03 × 393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.76x = 474,054.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,054.21/804.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.06

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