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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.26, 1,133.76 and 601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.26, 1,133.76 and 601.28 is: 829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.26 : 1,133.76 = 601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.26/1,133.76 = 601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.26x = 1,133.76 × 601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.26x = 681,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,707.21/822.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.07

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