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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.62, 1,119.66 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.62, 1,119.66 and 590.10 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.62 : 1,119.66 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.62/1,119.66 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.62x = 1,119.66 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.62x = 660,711.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,711.37/811.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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