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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.35, 1,153.92 and 600.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.35, 1,153.92 and 600.22 is: 828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.35 : 1,153.92 = 600.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.35/1,153.92 = 600.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.35x = 1,153.92 × 600.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.35x = 692,605.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,605.86/836.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.13

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