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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.47, 1,119.36 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.47, 1,119.36 and 590.16 is: 814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.47 : 1,119.36 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.47/1,119.36 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.47x = 1,119.36 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.47x = 660,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,601.50/811.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.08

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