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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.90, 1,075.66 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.90, 1,075.66 and 602.10 is: 900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.90 : 1,075.66 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.90/1,075.66 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.90x = 1,075.66 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.90x = 647,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,654.89/718.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.90

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