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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.01, 1,207.65 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.01, 1,207.65 and 394.19 is: 591.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.01 : 1,207.65 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.01/1,207.65 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.01x = 1,207.65 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.01x = 476,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,043.55/805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.35

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