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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.44, 1,077.48 and 602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.44, 1,077.48 and 602.92 is: 904.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.44 : 1,077.48 = 602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.44/1,077.48 = 602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.44x = 1,077.48 × 602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.44x = 649,634.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,634.24/718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.23

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