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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.14, 1,031.76 and 602.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.14, 1,031.76 and 602.45 is: 828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.14 : 1,031.76 = 602.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.14/1,031.76 = 602.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.14x = 1,031.76 × 602.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.14x = 621,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,578.65/750.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.62

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