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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.28, 1,136.46 and 603.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.28, 1,136.46 and 603.82 is: 833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.28 : 1,136.46 = 603.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.28/1,136.46 = 603.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.28x = 1,136.46 × 603.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.28x = 686,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,217.28/823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.52

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