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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.01, 1,049.36 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.01, 1,049.36 and 602.60 is: 902.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.01 : 1,049.36 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.01/1,049.36 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.01x = 1,049.36 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.01x = 632,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,336.08/701.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.04

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