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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.52, 1,221.08 and 594.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.52, 1,221.08 and 594.80 is: 892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.52 : 1,221.08 = 594.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.52/1,221.08 = 594.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.52x = 1,221.08 × 594.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.52x = 726,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,298.38/813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.78

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