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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.66, 1,213.43 and 588.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.66, 1,213.43 and 588.03 is: 881.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.66 : 1,213.43 = 588.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.66/1,213.43 = 588.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.66x = 1,213.43 × 588.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.66x = 713,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,530.30/809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.27

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