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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.08, 1,137.19 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.08, 1,137.19 and 603.96 is: 833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.08 : 1,137.19 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.08/1,137.19 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.08x = 1,137.19 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.08x = 686,814.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,814.25/824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.43

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