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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,206.56 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,206.56 and 588.16 is: 881.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,206.56 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,206.56 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,206.56 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 709,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,650.33/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.07

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