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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.16, 1,228.64 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.16, 1,228.64 and 590.58 is: 883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.16 : 1,228.64 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.16/1,228.64 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.16x = 1,228.64 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.16x = 725,610.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,610.21/821.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.64

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