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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.13, 1,132.38 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.13, 1,132.38 and 599.40 is: 827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.13 : 1,132.38 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.13/1,132.38 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.13x = 1,132.38 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.13x = 678,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,748.57/820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.62

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