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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.26, 1,136.52 and 602.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.26, 1,136.52 and 602.67 is: 831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.26 : 1,136.52 = 602.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.26/1,136.52 = 602.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.26x = 1,136.52 × 602.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.26x = 684,946.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,946.51/823.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.99

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