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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,130.75 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,130.75 and 598.59 is: 827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,130.75 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,130.75 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,130.75 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 676,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,855.64/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.35

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