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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.42, 1,130.04 and 598.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.42, 1,130.04 and 598.02 is: 824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.42 : 1,130.04 = 598.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.42/1,130.04 = 598.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.42x = 1,130.04 × 598.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.42x = 675,786.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,786.52/819.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.71

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