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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.42, 1,206.96 and 394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.42, 1,206.96 and 394.09 is: 590.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.42 : 1,206.96 = 394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.42/1,206.96 = 394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.42x = 1,206.96 × 394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.42x = 475,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,650.87/805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.56

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