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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.23, 1,121.01 and 603.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.23, 1,121.01 and 603.79 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.23 : 1,121.01 = 603.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.23/1,121.01 = 603.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.23x = 1,121.01 × 603.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.23x = 676,849.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,849.56/812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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