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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.42, 1,207.63 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.42, 1,207.63 and 394.03 is: 590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.42 : 1,207.63 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.42/1,207.63 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.42x = 1,207.63 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.42x = 475,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,842.45/805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.80

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