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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,214.73 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,214.73 and 594.63 is: 890.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,214.73 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,214.73 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,214.73 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 722,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,314.90/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.76

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