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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.74, 1,210.73 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.74, 1,210.73 and 590.88 is: 886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.74 : 1,210.73 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.74/1,210.73 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.74x = 1,210.73 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.74x = 715,396.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,396.14/806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.77

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