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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.56, 1,129.86 and 598.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.56, 1,129.86 and 598.52 is: 825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.56 : 1,129.86 = 598.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.56/1,129.86 = 598.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.56x = 1,129.86 × 598.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.56x = 676,243.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,243.81/819.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.13

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