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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.24, 1,221.48 and 596.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.24, 1,221.48 and 596.16 is: 895.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.24 : 1,221.48 = 596.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.24/1,221.48 = 596.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.24x = 1,221.48 × 596.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.24x = 728,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,197.52/813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.43

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