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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.36, 1,124.80 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.36, 1,124.80 and 592.96 is: 819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.36 : 1,124.80 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.36/1,124.80 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.36x = 1,124.80 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.36x = 666,961.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,961.41/814.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.00

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