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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.12, 1,136.52 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.12, 1,136.52 and 603.72 is: 831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.12 : 1,136.52 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.12/1,136.52 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.12x = 1,136.52 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.12x = 686,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,139.85/825.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.56

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