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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.78, 1,207.49 and 594.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.78, 1,207.49 and 594.56 is: 889.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.78 : 1,207.49 = 594.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.78/1,207.49 = 594.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.78x = 1,207.49 × 594.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.78x = 717,916.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,916.24/806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.86

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