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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.95, 1,265.98 and 602.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.95, 1,265.98 and 602.77 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.95 : 1,265.98 = 602.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.95/1,265.98 = 602.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.95x = 1,265.98 × 602.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.95x = 763,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,094.76/916.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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