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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,212.57 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,212.57 and 397.22 is: 596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,212.57 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,212.57 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,212.57 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 481,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,650.99/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.02

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