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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.60, 1,210.62 and 396.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.60, 1,210.62 and 396.84 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.60 : 1,210.62 = 396.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.60/1,210.62 = 396.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.60x = 1,210.62 × 396.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.60x = 480,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,422.44/807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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