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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.87, 1,133.33 and 599.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.87, 1,133.33 and 599.43 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.87 : 1,133.33 = 599.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.87/1,133.33 = 599.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.87x = 1,133.33 × 599.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.87x = 679,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,352.00/820.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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