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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.12, 1,116.36 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.12, 1,116.36 and 588.60 is: 811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.12 : 1,116.36 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.12/1,116.36 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.12x = 1,116.36 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.12x = 657,089.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,089.50/810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.10

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