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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.92, 1,136.00 and 602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.92, 1,136.00 and 602.41 is: 832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.92 : 1,136.00 = 602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.92/1,136.00 = 602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.92x = 1,136.00 × 602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.92x = 684,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,329.07/821.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.60

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