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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.93, 1,214.16 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.93, 1,214.16 and 393.22 is: 589.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.93 : 1,214.16 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.93/1,214.16 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.93x = 1,214.16 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.93x = 477,432.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,432.04/809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.47

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