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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.41, 1,033.03 and 602.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.41, 1,033.03 and 602.47 is: 902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.41 : 1,033.03 = 602.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.41/1,033.03 = 602.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.41x = 1,033.03 × 602.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.41x = 622,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,361.41/689.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.75

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