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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.25, 1,265.42 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.25, 1,265.42 and 602.03 is: 900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.25 : 1,265.42 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.25/1,265.42 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.25x = 1,265.42 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.25x = 761,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,825.47/846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.24

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