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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.52, 1,209.33 and 395.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.52, 1,209.33 and 395.55 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.52 : 1,209.33 = 395.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.52/1,209.33 = 395.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.52x = 1,209.33 × 395.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.52x = 478,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,350.48/806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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