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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.52, 1,141.29 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.52, 1,141.29 and 603.72 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.52 : 1,141.29 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.52/1,141.29 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.52x = 1,141.29 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.52x = 689,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,014.78/826.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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