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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.52, 1,217.72 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.52, 1,217.72 and 593.12 is: 888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.52 : 1,217.72 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.52/1,217.72 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.52x = 1,217.72 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.52x = 722,254.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,254.09/812.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.91

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