Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,208.62 and 590
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,208.62 and 590 is: 883.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
806.92 : 1,208.62 = 590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
806.92/1,208.62 = 590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
806.92x = 1,208.62 × 590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
806.92x = 713,085.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 713,085.80/806.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883.71
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