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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.33, 1,213.52 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.33, 1,213.52 and 398.25 is: 597.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.33 : 1,213.52 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.33/1,213.52 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.33x = 1,213.52 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.33x = 483,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,282.35/809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.14

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