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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,128.42 and 597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,128.42 and 597.36 is: 823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,128.42 = 597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,128.42 = 597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,128.42 × 597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 674,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,072.97/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.29

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