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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.96, 1,127.56 and 596.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.96, 1,127.56 and 596.08 is: 822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.96 : 1,127.56 = 596.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.96/1,127.56 = 596.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.96x = 1,127.56 × 596.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.96x = 672,115.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,115.96/816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.70

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