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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.23, 1,173.36 and 602.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.23, 1,173.36 and 602.02 is: 829.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.23 : 1,173.36 = 602.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.23/1,173.36 = 602.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.23x = 1,173.36 × 602.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.23x = 706,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,386.19/851.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.84

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