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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.76, 899.26 and 537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.76, 899.26 and 537.02 is: 801.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.76 : 899.26 = 537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.76/899.26 = 537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.76x = 899.26 × 537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.76x = 482,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,924.77/602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.19

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