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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.10, 1,129.37 and 597.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.10, 1,129.37 and 597.59 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.10 : 1,129.37 = 597.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.10/1,129.37 = 597.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.10x = 1,129.37 × 597.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.10x = 674,900.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,900.22/817.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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