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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.16, 1,136.30 and 603.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.16, 1,136.30 and 603.69 is: 833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.16 : 1,136.30 = 603.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.16/1,136.30 = 603.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.16x = 1,136.30 × 603.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.16x = 685,969.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,969.93/823.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.34

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