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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,365.04 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,365.04 and 602.52 is: 902.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,365.04 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,365.04 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,365.04 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 822,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,463.90/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.21

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