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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.91, 1,265.43 and 602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.91, 1,265.43 and 602.43 is: 831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.91 : 1,265.43 = 602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.91/1,265.43 = 602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.91x = 1,265.43 × 602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.91x = 762,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,332.99/916.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.42

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