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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,209.96 and 396.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,209.96 and 396.11 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,209.96 = 396.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,209.96 = 396.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,209.96 × 396.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 479,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,277.26/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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