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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.24, 1,208.91 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.24, 1,208.91 and 394.49 is: 591.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.24 : 1,208.91 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.24/1,208.91 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.24x = 1,208.91 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.24x = 476,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,902.91/806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.51

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