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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,207.65 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,207.65 and 394.18 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,207.65 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,207.65 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,207.65 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 476,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,035.62/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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