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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.97, 1,208.76 and 589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.97, 1,208.76 and 589.15 is: 883.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.97 : 1,208.76 = 589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.97/1,208.76 = 589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.97x = 1,208.76 × 589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.97x = 712,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,140.26/805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.58

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