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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.38, 1,216.17 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.38, 1,216.17 and 602.62 is: 904.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.38 : 1,216.17 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.38/1,216.17 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.38x = 1,216.17 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.38x = 732,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,888.37/810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.38

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