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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.73, 1,134.87 and 601.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.73, 1,134.87 and 601.41 is: 829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.73 : 1,134.87 = 601.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.73/1,134.87 = 601.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.73x = 1,134.87 × 601.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.73x = 682,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,522.17/822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.58

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