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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.13, 1,123.10 and 591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.13, 1,123.10 and 591.73 is: 817.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.13 : 1,123.10 = 591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.13/1,123.10 = 591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.13x = 1,123.10 × 591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.13x = 664,571.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,571.96/813.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.30

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