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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.71, 1,210.39 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.71, 1,210.39 and 395.84 is: 593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.71 : 1,210.39 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.71/1,210.39 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.71x = 1,210.39 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.71x = 479,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,120.78/806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.92

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