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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.05, 1,209.74 and 395.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.05, 1,209.74 and 395.63 is: 593.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.05 : 1,209.74 = 395.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.05/1,209.74 = 395.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.05x = 1,209.74 × 395.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.05x = 478,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,601.41/807.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.03

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