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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.42, 1,209.08 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.42, 1,209.08 and 389.72 is: 584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.42 : 1,209.08 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.42/1,209.08 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.42x = 1,209.08 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.42x = 471,194.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,194.66/806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.31

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