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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.18, 1,213.23 and 392.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.18, 1,213.23 and 392.60 is: 588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.18 : 1,213.23 = 392.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.18/1,213.23 = 392.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.18x = 1,213.23 × 392.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.18x = 476,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,308.03/809.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.63

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