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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.25, 1,134.52 and 602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.25, 1,134.52 and 602.27 is: 829.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.25 : 1,134.52 = 602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.25/1,134.52 = 602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.25x = 1,134.52 × 602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.25x = 683,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,287.36/823.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.99

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