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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.74, 1,209.49 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.74, 1,209.49 and 395.66 is: 593.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.74 : 1,209.49 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.74/1,209.49 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.74x = 1,209.49 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.74x = 478,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,546.81/806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.19

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