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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.16, 1,117.52 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.16, 1,117.52 and 588.48 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.16 : 1,117.52 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.16/1,117.52 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.16x = 1,117.52 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.16x = 657,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,638.17/810.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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