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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.36, 1,132.96 and 599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.36, 1,132.96 and 599.92 is: 827.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.36 : 1,132.96 = 599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.36/1,132.96 = 599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.36x = 1,132.96 × 599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.36x = 679,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,685.36/821.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.51

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