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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,210.91 and 591.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,210.91 and 591.01 is: 886.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,210.91 = 591.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,210.91 = 591.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,210.91 × 591.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 715,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,661.40/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.95

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