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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.74, 1,120.64 and 591.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.74, 1,120.64 and 591.78 is: 815.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.74 : 1,120.64 = 591.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.74/1,120.64 = 591.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.74x = 1,120.64 × 591.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.74x = 663,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,172.34/812.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.97

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