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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,210.56 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,210.56 and 395.52 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,210.56 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,210.56 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,210.56 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 478,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,800.69/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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