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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.97, 1,207.27 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.97, 1,207.27 and 393.69 is: 590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.97 : 1,207.27 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.97/1,207.27 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.97x = 1,207.27 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.97x = 475,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,288.16/804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.45

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