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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,206.90 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,206.90 and 588.60 is: 882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,206.90 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,206.90 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,206.90 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 710,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,381.34/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.90

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