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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.59, 1,216.47 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.59, 1,216.47 and 399.84 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.59 : 1,216.47 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.59/1,216.47 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.59x = 1,216.47 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.59x = 486,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,393.36/811.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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