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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818, 1,128.28 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818, 1,128.28 and 593.54 is: 818.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818 : 1,128.28 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818/1,128.28 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818x = 1,128.28 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818x = 669,679.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,679.31/818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.68

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