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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,127.73 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,127.73 and 595.77 is: 822.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,127.73 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,127.73 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,127.73 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 671,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,867.70/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.27

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