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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.56, 1,213.50 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.56, 1,213.50 and 398.14 is: 596.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.56 : 1,213.50 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.56/1,213.50 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.56x = 1,213.50 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.56x = 483,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,142.89/809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.80

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