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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.82, 1,129.59 and 597.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.82, 1,129.59 and 597.69 is: 824.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.82 : 1,129.59 = 597.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.82/1,129.59 = 597.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.82x = 1,129.59 × 597.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.82x = 675,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,144.65/818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.53

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