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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.76, 1,152.30 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.76, 1,152.30 and 602.20 is: 831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.76 : 1,152.30 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.76/1,152.30 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.76x = 1,152.30 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.76x = 693,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,915.06/834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.27

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