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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.80, 1,208.21 and 389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.80, 1,208.21 and 389.19 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.80 : 1,208.21 = 389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.80/1,208.21 = 389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.80x = 1,208.21 × 389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.80x = 470,221.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,221.30/805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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