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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.46, 1,277.36 and 602.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.46, 1,277.36 and 602.80 is: 902.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.46 : 1,277.36 = 602.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.46/1,277.36 = 602.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.46x = 1,277.36 × 602.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.46x = 770,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,000.61/853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.22

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