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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.08, 1,133.49 and 601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.08, 1,133.49 and 601.75 is: 830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.08 : 1,133.49 = 601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.08/1,133.49 = 601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.08x = 1,133.49 × 601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.08x = 682,077.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,077.61/821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.71

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