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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.59, 1,147.26 and 595.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.59, 1,147.26 and 595.55 is: 821.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.59 : 1,147.26 = 595.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.59/1,147.26 = 595.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.59x = 1,147.26 × 595.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.59x = 683,250.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,250.69/831.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.62

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