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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.09, 1,127.70 and 594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.09, 1,127.70 and 594.66 is: 821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.09 : 1,127.70 = 594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.09/1,127.70 = 594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.09x = 1,127.70 × 594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.09x = 670,598.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,598.08/816.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.72

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