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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,177.92 and 602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,177.92 and 602.43 is: 902.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,177.92 = 602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,177.92 = 602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,177.92 × 602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 709,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,614.35/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.24

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