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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.57, 1,115.50 and 587.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.57, 1,115.50 and 587.03 is: 809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.57 : 1,115.50 = 587.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.57/1,115.50 = 587.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.57x = 1,115.50 × 587.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.57x = 654,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,830.64/808.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.87

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