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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.17, 1,066.44 and 602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.17, 1,066.44 and 602.82 is: 902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.17 : 1,066.44 = 602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.17/1,066.44 = 602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.17x = 1,066.44 × 602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.17x = 642,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,871.36/712.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.69

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