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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,209.74 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,209.74 and 395.48 is: 593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.40 : 1,209.74 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.40/1,209.74 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.40x = 1,209.74 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.40x = 478,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,429.02/806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.29

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