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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.32, 1,364.83 and 602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.32, 1,364.83 and 602.41 is: 902.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.32 : 1,364.83 = 602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.32/1,364.83 = 602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.32x = 1,364.83 × 602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.32x = 822,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,187.24/911.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.19

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