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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.88, 1,172.35 and 602.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.88, 1,172.35 and 602.32 is: 830.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.88 : 1,172.35 = 602.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.88/1,172.35 = 602.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.88x = 1,172.35 × 602.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.88x = 706,126.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,126.84/849.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.86

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