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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.63, 1,211.07 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.63, 1,211.07 and 396.30 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.63 : 1,211.07 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.63/1,211.07 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.63x = 1,211.07 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.63x = 479,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,947.04/807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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