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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.96, 1,211.58 and 592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.96, 1,211.58 and 592 is: 886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.96 : 1,211.58 = 592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.96/1,211.58 = 592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.96x = 1,211.58 × 592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.96x = 717,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,255.36/808.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.64

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