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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.67, 1,131.30 and 599.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.67, 1,131.30 and 599.27 is: 826.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.67 : 1,131.30 = 599.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.67/1,131.30 = 599.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.67x = 1,131.30 × 599.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.67x = 677,948.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,948.49/820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.10

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