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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,120.48 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,120.48 and 590.64 is: 814.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,120.48 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,120.48 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,120.48 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 661,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,800.31/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.84

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