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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,128.98 and 597.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,128.98 and 597.20 is: 824.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,128.98 = 597.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,128.98 = 597.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,128.98 × 597.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 674,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,226.86/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.48

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