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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,130.70 and 598.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,130.70 and 598.66 is: 826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,130.70 = 598.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,130.70 = 598.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,130.70 × 598.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 676,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,904.86/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.16

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