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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.01, 1,266.45 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.01, 1,266.45 and 602.49 is: 904.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.01 : 1,266.45 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.01/1,266.45 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.01x = 1,266.45 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.01x = 763,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,023.46/844.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.05

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