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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,126.22 and 595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,126.22 and 595.77 is: 821.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,126.22 = 595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,126.22 = 595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,126.22 × 595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 670,965.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,965.11/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.04

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