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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.92, 1,119.12 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.92, 1,119.12 and 589.76 is: 813.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.92 : 1,119.12 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.92/1,119.12 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.92x = 1,119.12 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.92x = 660,012.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,012.21/810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.91

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