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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.36, 1,218.68 and 594.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.36, 1,218.68 and 594.44 is: 895.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.36 : 1,218.68 = 594.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.36/1,218.68 = 594.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.36x = 1,218.68 × 594.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.36x = 724,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,432.14/809.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.07

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