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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.84, 1,228.89 and 596.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.84, 1,228.89 and 596.92 is: 894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.84 : 1,228.89 = 596.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.84/1,228.89 = 596.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.84x = 1,228.89 × 596.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.84x = 733,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,549.02/819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.75

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