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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.38, 1,152.91 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.38, 1,152.91 and 602.64 is: 831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.38 : 1,152.91 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.38/1,152.91 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.38x = 1,152.91 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.38x = 694,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,789.68/835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.70

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