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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.68, 1,119.18 and 589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.68, 1,119.18 and 589.24 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.68 : 1,119.18 = 589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.68/1,119.18 = 589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.68x = 1,119.18 × 589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.68x = 659,465.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,465.62/810.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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