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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.66, 1,134.23 and 602.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.66, 1,134.23 and 602.19 is: 831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.66 : 1,134.23 = 602.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.66/1,134.23 = 602.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.66x = 1,134.23 × 602.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.66x = 683,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,018.95/821.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.27

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