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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.76, 1,227.50 and 598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.76, 1,227.50 and 598.92 is: 897.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.76 : 1,227.50 = 598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.76/1,227.50 = 598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.76x = 1,227.50 × 598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.76x = 735,174.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,174.30/818.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.91

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