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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 898.53 and 537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 898.53 and 537.33 is: 801.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 898.53 = 537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/898.53 = 537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 898.53 × 537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 482,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,802.63/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.83

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