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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.81, 1,124.42 and 594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.81, 1,124.42 and 594.41 is: 819.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.81 : 1,124.42 = 594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.81/1,124.42 = 594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.81x = 1,124.42 × 594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.81x = 668,357.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,357.90/815.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.26

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