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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 903.60 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 903.60 and 534.53 is: 801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 903.60 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/903.60 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 903.60 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 482,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,994.79/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.16

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