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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.42, 1,215.07 and 591.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.42, 1,215.07 and 591.37 is: 885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.42 : 1,215.07 = 591.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.42/1,215.07 = 591.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.42x = 1,215.07 × 591.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.42x = 718,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,551.43/811.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.55

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