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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.03, 1,208.86 and 394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.03, 1,208.86 and 394.75 is: 592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.03 : 1,208.86 = 394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.03/1,208.86 = 394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.03x = 1,208.86 × 394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.03x = 477,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,197.49/806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.04

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