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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,115.19 and 587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,115.19 and 587.97 is: 811.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,115.19 = 587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,115.19 = 587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,115.19 × 587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 655,698.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,698.26/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.49

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