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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.19, 1,142.52 and 602.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.19, 1,142.52 and 602.77 is: 832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.19 : 1,142.52 = 602.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.19/1,142.52 = 602.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.19x = 1,142.52 × 602.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.19x = 688,673.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,673.92/827.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.55

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