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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.11, 1,217.04 and 591.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.11, 1,217.04 and 591.93 is: 888.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.11 : 1,217.04 = 591.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.11/1,217.04 = 591.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.11x = 1,217.04 × 591.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.11x = 720,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,402.49/811.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.17

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