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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.63, 1,153.26 and 602.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.63, 1,153.26 and 602.89 is: 832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.63 : 1,153.26 = 602.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.63/1,153.26 = 602.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.63x = 1,153.26 × 602.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.63x = 695,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,288.92/835.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.05

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