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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812, 1,218.82 and 593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812, 1,218.82 and 593.30 is: 890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812 : 1,218.82 = 593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812/1,218.82 = 593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812x = 1,218.82 × 593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812x = 723,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,125.91/812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.55

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