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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.72, 1,219.14 and 595.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.72, 1,219.14 and 595.64 is: 893.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.72 : 1,219.14 = 595.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.72/1,219.14 = 595.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.72x = 1,219.14 × 595.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.72x = 726,162.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,162.45/812.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.50

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