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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.36, 1,127.56 and 594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.36, 1,127.56 and 594.96 is: 821.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.36 : 1,127.56 = 594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.36/1,127.56 = 594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.36x = 1,127.56 × 594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.36x = 670,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,853.10/816.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.76

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