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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.81, 1,265.22 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.81, 1,265.22 and 602.30 is: 831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.81 : 1,265.22 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.81/1,265.22 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.81x = 1,265.22 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.81x = 762,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,045.17/916.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.19

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