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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,192.48 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,192.48 and 602.88 is: 832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,192.48 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,192.48 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,192.48 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 718,922.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,922.34/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.24

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