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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.04, 1,211.22 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.04, 1,211.22 and 397.20 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.04 : 1,211.22 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.04/1,211.22 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.04x = 1,211.22 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.04x = 481,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,096.58/808.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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