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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.27, 1,129.74 and 597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.27, 1,129.74 and 597.77 is: 825.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.27 : 1,129.74 = 597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.27/1,129.74 = 597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.27x = 1,129.74 × 597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.27x = 675,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,324.68/818.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.31

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