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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.31, 1,121.33 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.31, 1,121.33 and 592.92 is: 818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.31 : 1,121.33 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.31/1,121.33 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.31x = 1,121.33 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.31x = 664,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,856.02/812.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.48

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