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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,207.01 and 394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,207.01 and 394.10 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,207.01 = 394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,207.01 = 394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,207.01 × 394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 475,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,682.64/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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