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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,208.61 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,208.61 and 587.34 is: 879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,208.61 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,208.61 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,208.61 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 709,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,865.00/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.80

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