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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.56, 1,137.18 and 603.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.56, 1,137.18 and 603.46 is: 832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.56 : 1,137.18 = 603.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.56/1,137.18 = 603.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.56x = 1,137.18 × 603.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.56x = 686,242.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,242.64/824.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.25

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