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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,206.63 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,206.63 and 393.39 is: 589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,206.63 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,206.63 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,206.63 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 474,676.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,676.18/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.31

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