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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.11, 1,192.12 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.11, 1,192.12 and 602.28 is: 830.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.11 : 1,192.12 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.11/1,192.12 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.11x = 1,192.12 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.11x = 717,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,987.02/864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.90

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