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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.24, 1,285.12 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.24, 1,285.12 and 602.24 is: 901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.24 : 1,285.12 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.24/1,285.12 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.24x = 1,285.12 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.24x = 773,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,950.67/858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.79

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