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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.86, 1,211.60 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.86, 1,211.60 and 589.34 is: 882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.86 : 1,211.60 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.86/1,211.60 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.86x = 1,211.60 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.86x = 714,044.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,044.34/808.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.78

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