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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.64, 1,118.28 and 589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.64, 1,118.28 and 589.24 is: 812.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.64 : 1,118.28 = 589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.64/1,118.28 = 589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.64x = 1,118.28 × 589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.64x = 658,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,935.31/810.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.86

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