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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.33, 1,210.31 and 589.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.33, 1,210.31 and 589.25 is: 884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.33 : 1,210.31 = 589.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.33/1,210.31 = 589.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.33x = 1,210.31 × 589.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.33x = 713,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,175.17/806.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.47

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