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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.53, 829.78 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.53, 829.78 and 553.32 is: 762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.53 : 829.78 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.53/829.78 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.53x = 829.78 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.53x = 459,132.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,132.49/602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.01

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