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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.46, 1,133.71 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.46, 1,133.71 and 600.30 is: 828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.46 : 1,133.71 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.46/1,133.71 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.46x = 1,133.71 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.46x = 680,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,566.11/821.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.48

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