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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.60, 1,211.67 and 396.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.60, 1,211.67 and 396.75 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.60 : 1,211.67 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.60/1,211.67 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.60x = 1,211.67 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.60x = 480,730.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,730.07/807.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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