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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.06, 1,208.29 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.06, 1,208.29 and 394.50 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.06 : 1,208.29 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.06/1,208.29 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.06x = 1,208.29 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.06x = 476,670.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,670.41/805.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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