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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.54, 1,122.96 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.54, 1,122.96 and 593.50 is: 818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.54 : 1,122.96 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.54/1,122.96 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.54x = 1,122.96 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.54x = 666,476.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,476.76/814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.22

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