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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.33, 1,116.08 and 588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.33, 1,116.08 and 588.35 is: 811.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.33 : 1,116.08 = 588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.33/1,116.08 = 588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.33x = 1,116.08 × 588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.33x = 656,637.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,637.15/809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.34

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