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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,213.16 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,213.16 and 592.50 is: 889.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,213.16 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,213.16 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,213.16 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 718,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,797.30/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.20

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