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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.09, 1,209.51 and 395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.09, 1,209.51 and 395.57 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.09 : 1,209.51 = 395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.09/1,209.51 = 395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.09x = 1,209.51 × 395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.09x = 478,445.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,445.87/806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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