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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,114.64 and 586.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,114.64 and 586.52 is: 809.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,114.64 = 586.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,114.64 = 586.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,114.64 × 586.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 653,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,758.65/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.13

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