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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.09, 1,227.62 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.09, 1,227.62 and 599.18 is: 898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.09 : 1,227.62 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.09/1,227.62 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.09x = 1,227.62 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.09x = 735,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,556.22/819.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.02

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