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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.99, 1,130.08 and 597.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.99, 1,130.08 and 597.56 is: 824.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.99 : 1,130.08 = 597.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.99/1,130.08 = 597.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.99x = 1,130.08 × 597.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.99x = 675,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,290.60/818.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.54

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