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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.52, 1,198.78 and 602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.52, 1,198.78 and 602.98 is: 832.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.52 : 1,198.78 = 602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.52/1,198.78 = 602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.52x = 1,198.78 × 602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.52x = 722,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,840.36/868.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.27

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