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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.16, 1,135.03 and 596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.16, 1,135.03 and 596.40 is: 823.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.16 : 1,135.03 = 596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.16/1,135.03 = 596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.16x = 1,135.03 × 596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.16x = 676,933.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,933.65/822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.36

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