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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.22, 1,231.32 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.22, 1,231.32 and 603.98 is: 903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.22 : 1,231.32 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.22/1,231.32 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.22x = 1,231.32 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.22x = 743,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,692.65/823.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.39

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