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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,113.97 and 585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,113.97 and 585.92 is: 808.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,113.97 = 585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,113.97 = 585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,113.97 × 585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 652,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,697.30/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.33

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