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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.21, 1,098.07 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.21, 1,098.07 and 602.30 is: 902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.21 : 1,098.07 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.21/1,098.07 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.21x = 1,098.07 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.21x = 661,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,360.56/733.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.01

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