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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.92, 1,245.17 and 597.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.92, 1,245.17 and 597.37 is: 899.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.92 : 1,245.17 = 597.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.92/1,245.17 = 597.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.92x = 1,245.17 × 597.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.92x = 743,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,827.20/826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.52

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