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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,118.68 and 602.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,118.68 and 602.06 is: 830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,118.68 = 602.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,118.68 = 602.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,118.68 × 602.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 673,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,505.38/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.22

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