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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.47, 1,122.73 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.47, 1,122.73 and 592.13 is: 817.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.47 : 1,122.73 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.47/1,122.73 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.47x = 1,122.73 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.47x = 664,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,803.44/813.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.25

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