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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,208.02 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,208.02 and 394.80 is: 592.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,208.02 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,208.02 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,208.02 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 476,926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,926.30/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.22

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