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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.84, 1,223.88 and 598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.84, 1,223.88 and 598.72 is: 895.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.84 : 1,223.88 = 598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.84/1,223.88 = 598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.84x = 1,223.88 × 598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.84x = 732,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,761.43/817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.97

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