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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.25, 1,212.98 and 592.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.25, 1,212.98 and 592.39 is: 889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.25 : 1,212.98 = 592.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.25/1,212.98 = 592.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.25x = 1,212.98 × 592.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.25x = 718,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,557.22/808.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.03

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