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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.23, 1,122.69 and 593.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.23, 1,122.69 and 593.28 is: 818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.23 : 1,122.69 = 593.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.23/1,122.69 = 593.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.23x = 1,122.69 × 593.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.23x = 666,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,069.52/814.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.04

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