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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.04, 829.26 and 561.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.04, 829.26 and 561.72 is: 773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.04 : 829.26 = 561.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.04/829.26 = 561.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.04x = 829.26 × 561.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.04x = 465,811.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,811.93/602.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.72

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