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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.02, 1,119.33 and 590.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.02, 1,119.33 and 590.97 is: 815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.02 : 1,119.33 = 590.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.02/1,119.33 = 590.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.02x = 1,119.33 × 590.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.02x = 661,490.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,490.45/811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.63

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