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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.92, 1,213.12 and 593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.92, 1,213.12 and 593 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.92 : 1,213.12 = 593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.92/1,213.12 = 593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.92x = 1,213.12 × 593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.92x = 719,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,380.16/809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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