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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.28, 1,205.24 and 593.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.28, 1,205.24 and 593.06 is: 887.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.28 : 1,205.24 = 593.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.28/1,205.24 = 593.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.28x = 1,205.24 × 593.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.28x = 714,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,770.64/805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.61

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