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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.03, 1,207.93 and 393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.03, 1,207.93 and 393.94 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.03 : 1,207.93 = 393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.03/1,207.93 = 393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.03x = 1,207.93 × 393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.03x = 475,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,846.95/805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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