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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,075.80 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,075.80 and 602.60 is: 902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,075.80 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,075.80 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,075.80 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 648,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,277.08/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.34

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