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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.67, 1,076.19 and 602.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.67, 1,076.19 and 602.84 is: 902.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.67 : 1,076.19 = 602.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.67/1,076.19 = 602.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.67x = 1,076.19 × 602.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.67x = 648,770.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,770.81/718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.73

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