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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.13, 1,208.13 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.13, 1,208.13 and 394.71 is: 591.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.13 : 1,208.13 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.13/1,208.13 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.13x = 1,208.13 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.13x = 476,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,860.99/806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.54

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