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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.54, 1,152.84 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.54, 1,152.84 and 602.88 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.54 : 1,152.84 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.54/1,152.84 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.54x = 1,152.84 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.54x = 695,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,024.18/834.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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