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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,116.01 and 587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,116.01 and 587.40 is: 810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,116.01 = 587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,116.01 = 587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,116.01 × 587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 655,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,546.26/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.48

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