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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,218.11 and 597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,218.11 and 597.03 is: 893.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,218.11 = 597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,218.11 = 597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,218.11 × 597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 727,245.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,245.23/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.43

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