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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.72, 1,124.15 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.72, 1,124.15 and 594.27 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.72 : 1,124.15 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.72/1,124.15 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.72x = 1,124.15 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.72x = 668,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,045.65/815.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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