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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.87, 1,131.95 and 598.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.87, 1,131.95 and 598.43 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.87 : 1,131.95 = 598.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.87/1,131.95 = 598.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.87x = 1,131.95 × 598.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.87x = 677,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,392.84/819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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