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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.58, 1,209.18 and 588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.58, 1,209.18 and 588.50 is: 883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.58 : 1,209.18 = 588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.58/1,209.18 = 588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.58x = 1,209.18 × 588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.58x = 711,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,602.43/805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.34

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