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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,128.39 and 595.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,128.39 and 595.16 is: 822.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,128.39 = 595.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,128.39 = 595.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,128.39 × 595.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 671,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,572.59/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.41

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