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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836.83, 1,154.20 and 600.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836.83, 1,154.20 and 600.31 is: 827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836.83 : 1,154.20 = 600.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836.83/1,154.20 = 600.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836.83x = 1,154.20 × 600.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836.83x = 692,878.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,878.87/836.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.98

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