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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.63, 1,134.26 and 589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.63, 1,134.26 and 589.16 is: 813.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.63 : 1,134.26 = 589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.63/1,134.26 = 589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.63x = 1,134.26 × 589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.63x = 668,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,252.00/821.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.33

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