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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.34, 1,136.34 and 602.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.34, 1,136.34 and 602.90 is: 832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.34 : 1,136.34 = 602.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.34/1,136.34 = 602.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.34x = 1,136.34 × 602.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.34x = 685,099.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,099.39/823.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.10

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