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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.93, 1,260.45 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.93, 1,260.45 and 602.61 is: 832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.93 : 1,260.45 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.93/1,260.45 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.93x = 1,260.45 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.93x = 759,559.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,559.77/912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.00

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