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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,113.21 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,113.21 and 586.80 is: 809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,113.21 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,113.21 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,113.21 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 653,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,231.63/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.34

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