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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,213.62 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,213.62 and 590.20 is: 883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,213.62 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,213.62 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,213.62 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 716,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,278.52/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.77

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