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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.16, 1,250.98 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.16, 1,250.98 and 602.32 is: 903.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.16 : 1,250.98 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.16/1,250.98 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.16x = 1,250.98 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.16x = 753,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,490.27/834.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.29

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