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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.58, 1,214.93 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.58, 1,214.93 and 394.11 is: 591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.58 : 1,214.93 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.58/1,214.93 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.58x = 1,214.93 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.58x = 478,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,814.09/809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.44

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