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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,127.41 and 595.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,127.41 and 595.31 is: 821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,127.41 = 595.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,127.41 = 595.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,127.41 × 595.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 671,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,159.78/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.44

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