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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.64, 1,220.88 and 595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.64, 1,220.88 and 595.80 is: 891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.64 : 1,220.88 = 595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.64/1,220.88 = 595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.64x = 1,220.88 × 595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.64x = 727,400.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,400.30/815.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.82

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