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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.43, 1,075.83 and 602.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.43, 1,075.83 and 602.57 is: 902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.43 : 1,075.83 = 602.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.43/1,075.83 = 602.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.43x = 1,075.83 × 602.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.43x = 648,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,262.88/718.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.33

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