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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.58, 1,207.20 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.58, 1,207.20 and 599.18 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.58 : 1,207.20 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.58/1,207.20 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.58x = 1,207.20 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.58x = 723,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,330.10/805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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