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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.82, 1,024.16 and 602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.82, 1,024.16 and 602.42 is: 830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.82 : 1,024.16 = 602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.82/1,024.16 = 602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.82x = 1,024.16 × 602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.82x = 616,966.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,966.33/742.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.58

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