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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.90, 1,222.83 and 595.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.90, 1,222.83 and 595.98 is: 893.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.90 : 1,222.83 = 595.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.90/1,222.83 = 595.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.90x = 1,222.83 × 595.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.90x = 728,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,782.22/815.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.23

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