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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.84, 1,129.02 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.84, 1,129.02 and 597.36 is: 825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.84 : 1,129.02 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.84/1,129.02 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.84x = 1,129.02 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.84x = 674,431.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,431.39/816.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.66

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