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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.52, 1,193.52 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.52, 1,193.52 and 602.08 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.52 : 1,193.52 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.52/1,193.52 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.52x = 1,193.52 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.52x = 718,594.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,594.52/864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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