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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,130.46 and 596.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,130.46 and 596.66 is: 824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,130.46 = 596.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,130.46 = 596.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,130.46 × 596.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 674,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,500.26/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.47

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