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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.79, 902.98 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.79, 902.98 and 552.03 is: 826.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.79 : 902.98 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.79/902.98 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.79x = 902.98 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.79x = 498,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,472.05/602.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.94

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