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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.56, 1,132.62 and 600.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.56, 1,132.62 and 600.52 is: 827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.56 : 1,132.62 = 600.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.56/1,132.62 = 600.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.56x = 1,132.62 × 600.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.56x = 680,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,160.96/821.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.89

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