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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.29, 1,192.89 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.29, 1,192.89 and 602.16 is: 831.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.29 : 1,192.89 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.29/1,192.89 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.29x = 1,192.89 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.29x = 718,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,308.43/864.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.09

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