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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,171.80 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,171.80 and 602.24 is: 901.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,171.80 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,171.80 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,171.80 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 705,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,698.97/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.59

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