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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.63, 1,193.45 and 602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.63, 1,193.45 and 602.73 is: 831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.63 : 1,193.45 = 602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.63/1,193.45 = 602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.63x = 1,193.45 × 602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.63x = 719,325.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,325.10/864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.95

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