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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,213.38 and 591.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,213.38 and 591.72 is: 885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,213.38 = 591.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,213.38 = 591.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,213.38 × 591.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 717,981.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,981.21/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.48

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