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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.37, 1,132.92 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.37, 1,132.92 and 599.97 is: 827.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.37 : 1,132.92 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.37/1,132.92 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.37x = 1,132.92 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.37x = 679,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,718.01/821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.54

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