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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.74, 1,212.24 and 591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.74, 1,212.24 and 591.88 is: 888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.74 : 1,212.24 = 591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.74/1,212.24 = 591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.74x = 1,212.24 × 591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.74x = 717,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,500.61/807.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.28

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