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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.93, 1,207.79 and 393.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.93, 1,207.79 and 393.99 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.93 : 1,207.79 = 393.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.93/1,207.79 = 393.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.93x = 1,207.79 × 393.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.93x = 475,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,857.18/804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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