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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.88, 1,213.12 and 590.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.88, 1,213.12 and 590.36 is: 884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.88 : 1,213.12 = 590.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.88/1,213.12 = 590.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.88x = 1,213.12 × 590.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.88x = 716,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,177.52/809.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.30

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