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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 824.81, 1,138.30 and 603.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 824.81, 1,138.30 and 603.83 is: 833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    824.81 : 1,138.30 = 603.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    824.81/1,138.30 = 603.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    824.81x = 1,138.30 × 603.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    824.81x = 687,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,341.03/824.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.34

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