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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.15, 1,209.97 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.15, 1,209.97 and 396.63 is: 594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.15 : 1,209.97 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.15/1,209.97 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.15x = 1,209.97 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.15x = 479,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,910.40/807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.57

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