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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.15, 1,120.87 and 588.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.15, 1,120.87 and 588.17 is: 811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.15 : 1,120.87 = 588.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.15/1,120.87 = 588.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.15x = 1,120.87 × 588.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.15x = 659,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,262.11/812.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.75

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