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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.84, 1,153.60 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.84, 1,153.60 and 602.56 is: 831.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.84 : 1,153.60 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.84/1,153.60 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.84x = 1,153.60 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.84x = 695,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,113.22/835.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.63

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