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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,196.82 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,196.82 and 594.63 is: 888.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,196.82 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,196.82 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,196.82 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 711,665.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,665.08/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.27

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