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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.98, 1,265.00 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.98, 1,265.00 and 602.12 is: 830.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.98 : 1,265.00 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.98/1,265.00 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.98x = 1,265.00 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.98x = 761,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,672.46/916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.63

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