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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.28, 1,131.12 and 598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.28, 1,131.12 and 598.78 is: 826.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.28 : 1,131.12 = 598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.28/1,131.12 = 598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.28x = 1,131.12 × 598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.28x = 677,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,292.03/819.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.69

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