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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.36, 1,265.48 and 602.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.36, 1,265.48 and 602.64 is: 831.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.36 : 1,265.48 = 602.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.36/1,265.48 = 602.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.36x = 1,265.48 × 602.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.36x = 762,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,628.87/917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.33

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