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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.50, 1,135.62 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.50, 1,135.62 and 601.74 is: 829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.50 : 1,135.62 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.50/1,135.62 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.50x = 1,135.62 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.50x = 683,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,347.98/823.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.81

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