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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.16, 1,119.48 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.16, 1,119.48 and 602.01 is: 829.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.16 : 1,119.48 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.16/1,119.48 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.16x = 1,119.48 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.16x = 673,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,938.15/812.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.81

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