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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,219.93 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,219.93 and 594.60 is: 891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,219.93 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,219.93 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,219.93 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 725,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,367.41/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.13

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