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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.24, 1,208.10 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.24, 1,208.10 and 590.20 is: 885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.24 : 1,208.10 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.24/1,208.10 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.24x = 1,208.10 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.24x = 713,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,020.62/805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.48

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