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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.37, 1,268.06 and 602.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.37, 1,268.06 and 602.37 is: 903.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.37 : 1,268.06 = 602.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.37/1,268.06 = 602.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.37x = 1,268.06 × 602.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.37x = 763,838.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,838.29/845.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.56

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