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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.88, 1,151.52 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.88, 1,151.52 and 602.08 is: 830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.88 : 1,151.52 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.88/1,151.52 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.88x = 1,151.52 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.88x = 693,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,307.16/834.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.43

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