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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.02, 1,191.99 and 602.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.02, 1,191.99 and 602.19 is: 830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.02 : 1,191.99 = 602.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.02/1,191.99 = 602.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.02x = 1,191.99 × 602.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.02x = 717,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,806.72/864.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.77

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