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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,127.07 and 595.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,127.07 and 595.29 is: 821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,127.07 = 595.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,127.07 = 595.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,127.07 × 595.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 670,933.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,933.50/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.80

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