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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.36, 1,217.40 and 592.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.36, 1,217.40 and 592.19 is: 888.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.36 : 1,217.40 = 592.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.36/1,217.40 = 592.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.36x = 1,217.40 × 592.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.36x = 720,932.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,932.11/811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.55

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