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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.73, 1,124.76 and 594.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.73, 1,124.76 and 594.78 is: 820.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.73 : 1,124.76 = 594.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.73/1,124.76 = 594.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.73x = 1,124.76 × 594.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.73x = 668,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,984.75/815.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.11

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