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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.03, 1,121.04 and 591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.03, 1,121.04 and 591.30 is: 816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.03 : 1,121.04 = 591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.03/1,121.04 = 591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.03x = 1,121.04 × 591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.03x = 662,870.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,870.95/812.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.32

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