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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,192.12 and 602.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,192.12 and 602.24 is: 831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,192.12 = 602.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,192.12 = 602.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,192.12 × 602.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 717,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,934.88/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.85

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