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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.70, 1,076.19 and 602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.70, 1,076.19 and 602.87 is: 902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.70 : 1,076.19 = 602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.70/1,076.19 = 602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.70x = 1,076.19 × 602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.70x = 648,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,806.16/718.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.75

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