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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.81, 1,128.83 and 597.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.81, 1,128.83 and 597.77 is: 824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.81 : 1,128.83 = 597.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.81/1,128.83 = 597.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.81x = 1,128.83 × 597.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.81x = 674,777.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,777.72/818.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.10

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