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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.18, 1,066.43 and 602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.18, 1,066.43 and 602.83 is: 902.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.18 : 1,066.43 = 602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.18/1,066.43 = 602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.18x = 1,066.43 × 602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.18x = 642,876.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,876.00/712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.69

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