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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.19, 1,135.23 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.19, 1,135.23 and 602.33 is: 830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.19 : 1,135.23 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.19/1,135.23 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.19x = 1,135.23 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.19x = 683,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,783.09/823.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.65

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