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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.98, 1,122.66 and 592.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.98, 1,122.66 and 592.85 is: 817.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.98 : 1,122.66 = 592.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.98/1,122.66 = 592.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.98x = 1,122.66 × 592.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.98x = 665,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,571.79/813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.67

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