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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.61, 1,213.81 and 590.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.61, 1,213.81 and 590.33 is: 883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.61 : 1,213.81 = 590.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.61/1,213.81 = 590.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.61x = 1,213.81 × 590.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.61x = 716,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,540.91/810.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.96

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