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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,208.79 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,208.79 and 589.86 is: 884.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,208.79 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,208.79 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,208.79 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 713,016.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,016.87/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.79

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