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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.94, 1,209.10 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.94, 1,209.10 and 395.28 is: 593.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.94 : 1,209.10 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.94/1,209.10 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.94x = 1,209.10 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.94x = 477,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,933.05/805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.01

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