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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.30, 1,127.75 and 595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.30, 1,127.75 and 595.56 is: 821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.30 : 1,127.75 = 595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.30/1,127.75 = 595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.30x = 1,127.75 × 595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.30x = 671,642.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,642.79/817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.78

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