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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,118.40 and 589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,118.40 and 589.14 is: 812.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,118.40 = 589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,118.40 = 589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,118.40 × 589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 658,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,894.18/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.77

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