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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.84, 1,225.38 and 599.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.84, 1,225.38 and 599.72 is: 897.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.84 : 1,225.38 = 599.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.84/1,225.38 = 599.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.84x = 1,225.38 × 599.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.84x = 734,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,884.89/818.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.47

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