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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.22, 1,213.67 and 398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.22, 1,213.67 and 398.09 is: 597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.22 : 1,213.67 = 398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.22/1,213.67 = 398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.22x = 1,213.67 × 398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.22x = 483,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,149.89/809.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.06

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