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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.36, 1,217.17 and 593.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.36, 1,217.17 and 593.44 is: 893.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.36 : 1,217.17 = 593.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.36/1,217.17 = 593.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.36x = 1,217.17 × 593.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.36x = 722,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,317.36/808.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.56

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