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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.57, 1,135.47 and 603.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.57, 1,135.47 and 603.27 is: 832.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.57 : 1,135.47 = 603.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.57/1,135.47 = 603.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.57x = 1,135.47 × 603.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.57x = 684,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,994.99/822.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.75

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