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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.23, 1,207.46 and 393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.23, 1,207.46 and 393.89 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.23 : 1,207.46 = 393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.23/1,207.46 = 393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.23x = 1,207.46 × 393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.23x = 475,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,598.41/805.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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