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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.46, 1,135.09 and 601.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.46, 1,135.09 and 601.30 is: 829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.46 : 1,135.09 = 601.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.46/1,135.09 = 601.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.46x = 1,135.09 × 601.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.46x = 682,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,529.62/822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.86

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