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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.95, 1,215.93 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.95, 1,215.93 and 399.49 is: 599.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.95 : 1,215.93 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.95/1,215.93 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.95x = 1,215.93 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.95x = 485,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,751.88/809.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.73

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