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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.22, 1,119.62 and 589.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.22, 1,119.62 and 589.88 is: 814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.22 : 1,119.62 = 589.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.22/1,119.62 = 589.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.22x = 1,119.62 × 589.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.22x = 660,445.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,445.72/811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.14

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