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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,126.14 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,126.14 and 595.60 is: 820.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,126.14 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,126.14 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,126.14 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 670,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,728.98/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.97

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