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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.54, 1,214.43 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.54, 1,214.43 and 398.57 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.54 : 1,214.43 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.54/1,214.43 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.54x = 1,214.43 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.54x = 484,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,034.63/809.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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