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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.34, 1,210.30 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.34, 1,210.30 and 589.26 is: 884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.34 : 1,210.30 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.34/1,210.30 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.34x = 1,210.30 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.34x = 713,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,181.38/806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.47

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