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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.32, 1,216.32 and 593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.32, 1,216.32 and 593.24 is: 890.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.32 : 1,216.32 = 593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.32/1,216.32 = 593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.32x = 1,216.32 × 593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.32x = 721,569.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,569.68/810.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.47

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