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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.27, 1,209.06 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.27, 1,209.06 and 395.28 is: 592.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.27 : 1,209.06 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.27/1,209.06 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.27x = 1,209.06 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.27x = 477,917.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,917.24/806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.75

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