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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,197.48 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,197.48 and 602.16 is: 831.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,197.48 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,197.48 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,197.48 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 721,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,074.56/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.34

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