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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.32, 1,213.32 and 591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.32, 1,213.32 and 591.24 is: 887.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.32 : 1,213.32 = 591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.32/1,213.32 = 591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.32x = 1,213.32 × 591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.32x = 717,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,363.32/808.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.47

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