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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,211.10 and 592.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,211.10 and 592.20 is: 888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,211.10 = 592.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,211.10 = 592.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,211.10 × 592.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 717,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,213.42/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.48

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