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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.20, 1,216.80 and 594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.20, 1,216.80 and 594.30 is: 891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.20 : 1,216.80 = 594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.20/1,216.80 = 594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.20x = 1,216.80 × 594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.20x = 723,144.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,144.24/811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.45

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