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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.23, 1,125.46 and 595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.23, 1,125.46 and 595.28 is: 820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.23 : 1,125.46 = 595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.23/1,125.46 = 595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.23x = 1,125.46 × 595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.23x = 669,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,963.83/816.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.80

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