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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.46, 1,099.10 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.46, 1,099.10 and 602.88 is: 902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.46 : 1,099.10 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.46/1,099.10 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.46x = 1,099.10 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.46x = 662,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,625.41/734.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.19

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