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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.03, 1,209.43 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.03, 1,209.43 and 394.94 is: 592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.03 : 1,209.43 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.03/1,209.43 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.03x = 1,209.43 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.03x = 477,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,650.31/806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.60

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