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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.54, 1,122.27 and 592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.54, 1,122.27 and 592.48 is: 818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.54 : 1,122.27 = 592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.54/1,122.27 = 592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.54x = 1,122.27 × 592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.54x = 664,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,921.71/812.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.32

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