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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.08, 1,136.25 and 603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.08, 1,136.25 and 603.75 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.08 : 1,136.25 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.08/1,136.25 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.08x = 1,136.25 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.08x = 686,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,010.94/823.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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