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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.34, 1,214.30 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.34, 1,214.30 and 398.76 is: 598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.34 : 1,214.30 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.34/1,214.30 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.34x = 1,214.30 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.34x = 484,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,214.27/809.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.28

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