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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,047.93 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,047.93 and 602.30 is: 832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,047.93 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,047.93 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,047.93 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 631,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,168.24/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.13

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