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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,210.02 and 592.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,210.02 and 592.72 is: 889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,210.02 = 592.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,210.02 = 592.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,210.02 × 592.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 717,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,203.05/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.21

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