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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.24, 1,209.60 and 591.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.24, 1,209.60 and 591.20 is: 886.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.24 : 1,209.60 = 591.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.24/1,209.60 = 591.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.24x = 1,209.60 × 591.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.24x = 715,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,115.52/806.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.98

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