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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.34, 1,224.51 and 599.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.34, 1,224.51 and 599.26 is: 898.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.34 : 1,224.51 = 599.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.34/1,224.51 = 599.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.34x = 1,224.51 × 599.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.34x = 733,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,799.86/816.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.89

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