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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.15, 1,132.16 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.15, 1,132.16 and 600.68 is: 829.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.15 : 1,132.16 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.15/1,132.16 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.15x = 1,132.16 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.15x = 680,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,065.70/820.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.20

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