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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.09, 1,216.67 and 395.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.09, 1,216.67 and 395.00 is: 592.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.09 : 1,216.67 = 395.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.09/1,216.67 = 395.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.09x = 1,216.67 × 395.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.09x = 480,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,582.64/811.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.52

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