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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.87, 1,219.70 and 592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.87, 1,219.70 and 592.25 is: 887.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.87 : 1,219.70 = 592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.87/1,219.70 = 592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.87x = 1,219.70 × 592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.87x = 722,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,358.27/813.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.56

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