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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.88, 1,121.04 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.88, 1,121.04 and 591.48 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.88 : 1,121.04 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.88/1,121.04 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.88x = 1,121.04 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.88x = 663,072.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,072.74/812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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