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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.14, 1,114.83 and 586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.14, 1,114.83 and 586.74 is: 809.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.14 : 1,114.83 = 586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.14/1,114.83 = 586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.14x = 1,114.83 × 586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.14x = 654,115.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,115.35/808.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.41

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