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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.26, 1,124.96 and 594.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.26, 1,124.96 and 594.86 is: 819.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.26 : 1,124.96 = 594.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.26/1,124.96 = 594.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.26x = 1,124.96 × 594.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.26x = 669,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,193.71/816.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.83

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