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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.20, 907.51 and 572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.20, 907.51 and 572.92 is: 863.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.20 : 907.51 = 572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.20/907.51 = 572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.20x = 907.51 × 572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.20x = 519,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,930.63/602.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.39

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