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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.58, 1,173.96 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.58, 1,173.96 and 602.16 is: 830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.58 : 1,173.96 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.58/1,173.96 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.58x = 1,173.96 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.58x = 706,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,911.75/851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.12

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