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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.61, 1,294.22 and 602.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.61, 1,294.22 and 602.49 is: 903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.61 : 1,294.22 = 602.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.61/1,294.22 = 602.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.61x = 1,294.22 × 602.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.61x = 779,745.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,745.12/862.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.94

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