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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602, 901.52 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602, 901.52 and 541.20 is: 810.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602 : 901.52 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602/901.52 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602x = 901.52 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602x = 487,902.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,902.62/602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.47

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