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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.33, 1,137.53 and 604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.33, 1,137.53 and 604.22 is: 833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.33 : 1,137.53 = 604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.33/1,137.53 = 604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.33x = 1,137.53 × 604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.33x = 687,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,314.20/824.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.78

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