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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,226 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,226 and 597.92 is: 896.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,226 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,226 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,226 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 733,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,049.92/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.41

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