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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,212.54 and 593.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,212.54 and 593.08 is: 890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,212.54 = 593.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,212.54 = 593.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,212.54 × 593.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 719,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,133.22/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.02

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