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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.36, 1,122.83 and 592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.36, 1,122.83 and 592.85 is: 819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.36 : 1,122.83 = 592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.36/1,122.83 = 592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.36x = 1,122.83 × 592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.36x = 665,661.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,661.19/812.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.42

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