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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.57, 1,214.36 and 398.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.57, 1,214.36 and 398.63 is: 597.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.57 : 1,214.36 = 398.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.57/1,214.36 = 398.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.57x = 1,214.36 × 398.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.57x = 484,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,082.86/809.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.95

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