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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,125.90 and 595.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,125.90 and 595.02 is: 820.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,125.90 = 595.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,125.90 = 595.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,125.90 × 595.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 669,933.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,933.02/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.54

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