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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.48, 1,216.14 and 594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.48, 1,216.14 and 594.04 is: 890.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.48 : 1,216.14 = 594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.48/1,216.14 = 594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.48x = 1,216.14 × 594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.48x = 722,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,435.81/811.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.27

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