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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,113.27 and 597.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,113.27 and 597.51 is: 823.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,113.27 = 597.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,113.27 = 597.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,113.27 × 597.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 665,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,189.96/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.60

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