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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.91, 1,210.82 and 396.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.91, 1,210.82 and 396.17 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.91 : 1,210.82 = 396.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.91/1,210.82 = 396.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.91x = 1,210.82 × 396.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.91x = 479,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,687.00/806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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