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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.92, 1,128.60 and 597.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.92, 1,128.60 and 597.12 is: 823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.92 : 1,128.60 = 597.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.92/1,128.60 = 597.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.92x = 1,128.60 × 597.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.92x = 673,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,909.63/817.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.93

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