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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.96, 1,212.72 and 397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.96, 1,212.72 and 397.84 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.96 : 1,212.72 = 397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.96/1,212.72 = 397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.96x = 1,212.72 × 397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.96x = 482,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,468.52/808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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