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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.78, 1,134 and 589.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.78, 1,134 and 589.28 is: 813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.78 : 1,134 = 589.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.78/1,134 = 589.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.78x = 1,134 × 589.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.78x = 668,243.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,243.52/821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.17

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