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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.79, 1,153.94 and 600.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.79, 1,153.94 and 600.33 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.79 : 1,153.94 = 600.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.79/1,153.94 = 600.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.79x = 1,153.94 × 600.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.79x = 692,744.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,744.80/836.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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