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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.55, 1,214.73 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.55, 1,214.73 and 398.61 is: 598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.55 : 1,214.73 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.55/1,214.73 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.55x = 1,214.73 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.55x = 484,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,203.53/809.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.11

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