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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.74, 1,135.65 and 602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.74, 1,135.65 and 602.47 is: 830.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.74 : 1,135.65 = 602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.74/1,135.65 = 602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.74x = 1,135.65 × 602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.74x = 684,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,195.06/823.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.60

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