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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.25, 1,127.78 and 597.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.25, 1,127.78 and 597.13 is: 824.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.25 : 1,127.78 = 597.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.25/1,127.78 = 597.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.25x = 1,127.78 × 597.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.25x = 673,434.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,434.05/817.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.02

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