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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.17, 1,213.02 and 398.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.17, 1,213.02 and 398.11 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.17 : 1,213.02 = 398.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.17/1,213.02 = 398.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.17x = 1,213.02 × 398.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.17x = 482,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,915.39/809.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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