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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,128.90 and 597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,128.90 and 597.78 is: 824.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,128.90 = 597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,128.90 = 597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,128.90 × 597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 674,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,833.84/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.24

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