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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.22, 1,212.14 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.22, 1,212.14 and 396.95 is: 595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.22 : 1,212.14 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.22/1,212.14 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.22x = 1,212.14 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.22x = 481,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,150.93/808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.33

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