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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.52, 1,191.12 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.52, 1,191.12 and 602.56 is: 902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.52 : 1,191.12 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.52/1,191.12 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.52x = 1,191.12 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.52x = 717,721.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,721.27/795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.20

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