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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.08, 1,138.24 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.08, 1,138.24 and 602.72 is: 832.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.08 : 1,138.24 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.08/1,138.24 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.08x = 1,138.24 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.08x = 686,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,040.01/824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.49

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