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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814.84, 1,219.38 and 595.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814.84, 1,219.38 and 595.72 is: 891.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814.84 : 1,219.38 = 595.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814.84/1,219.38 = 595.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814.84x = 1,219.38 × 595.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814.84x = 726,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,409.05/814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.47

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