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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.37, 1,128.11 and 597.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.37, 1,128.11 and 597.05 is: 824.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.37 : 1,128.11 = 597.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.37/1,128.11 = 597.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.37x = 1,128.11 × 597.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.37x = 673,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,535.09/817.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.03

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