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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.04, 1,124.16 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.04, 1,124.16 and 593.76 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.04 : 1,124.16 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.04/1,124.16 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.04x = 1,124.16 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.04x = 667,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,481.24/815.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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