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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.56, 1,172.88 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.56, 1,172.88 and 602.24 is: 831.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.56 : 1,172.88 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.56/1,172.88 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.56x = 1,172.88 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.56x = 706,349.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,349.39/849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.43

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