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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 901.92 and 524.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 901.92 and 524.07 is: 785.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 901.92 = 524.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/901.92 = 524.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 901.92 × 524.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 472,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,669.21/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.13

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