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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.28, 1,118.10 and 589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.28, 1,118.10 and 589.48 is: 813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.28 : 1,118.10 = 589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.28/1,118.10 = 589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.28x = 1,118.10 × 589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.28x = 659,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,097.59/810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.42

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