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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.64, 1,227.20 and 599.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.64, 1,227.20 and 599.52 is: 900.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.64 : 1,227.20 = 599.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.64/1,227.20 = 599.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.64x = 1,227.20 × 599.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.64x = 735,730.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,730.94/816.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.92

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