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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.97, 1,124.49 and 594.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.97, 1,124.49 and 594.51 is: 819.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.97 : 1,124.49 = 594.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.97/1,124.49 = 594.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.97x = 1,124.49 × 594.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.97x = 668,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,520.55/815.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.30

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