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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.50, 1,291.39 and 602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.50, 1,291.39 and 602.76 is: 902.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.50 : 1,291.39 = 602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.50/1,291.39 = 602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.50x = 1,291.39 × 602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.50x = 778,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,396.73/862.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.49

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