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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,121.66 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,121.66 and 603.72 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,121.66 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,121.66 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,121.66 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 677,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,168.58/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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