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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.76, 1,132.38 and 600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.76, 1,132.38 and 600.27 is: 827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.76 : 1,132.38 = 600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.76/1,132.38 = 600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.76x = 1,132.38 × 600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.76x = 679,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,733.74/821.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.17

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