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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.92, 1,284.96 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.92, 1,284.96 and 602.56 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.92 : 1,284.96 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.92/1,284.96 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.92x = 1,284.96 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.92x = 774,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,265.50/857.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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