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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,209.36 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,209.36 and 395.24 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,209.36 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,209.36 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,209.36 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 477,987.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,987.45/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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