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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.77, 1,131.08 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.77, 1,131.08 and 598.86 is: 826.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.77 : 1,131.08 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.77/1,131.08 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.77x = 1,131.08 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.77x = 677,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,355.57/819.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.28

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