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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.41, 1,211.55 and 586.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.41, 1,211.55 and 586.78 is: 879.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.41 : 1,211.55 = 586.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.41/1,211.55 = 586.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.41x = 1,211.55 × 586.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.41x = 710,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,913.31/808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.40

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