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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.63, 1,235.97 and 600.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.63, 1,235.97 and 600.85 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.63 : 1,235.97 = 600.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.63/1,235.97 = 600.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.63x = 1,235.97 × 600.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.63x = 742,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,629.48/823.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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