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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.89, 1,218.02 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.89, 1,218.02 and 395.42 is: 593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.89 : 1,218.02 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.89/1,218.02 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.89x = 1,218.02 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.89x = 481,621.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,621.40/811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.21

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