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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.20, 1,114.10 and 586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.20, 1,114.10 and 586.80 is: 808.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.20 : 1,114.10 = 586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.20/1,114.10 = 586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.20x = 1,114.10 × 586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.20x = 653,753.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,753.88/808.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.90

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