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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833.58, 1,249.11 and 602.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833.58, 1,249.11 and 602.23 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833.58 : 1,249.11 = 602.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833.58/1,249.11 = 602.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833.58x = 1,249.11 × 602.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833.58x = 752,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,251.52/833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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