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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.62, 1,132.56 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.62, 1,132.56 and 600.30 is: 828.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.62 : 1,132.56 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.62/1,132.56 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.62x = 1,132.56 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.62x = 679,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,875.77/820.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.49

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