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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.39, 1,265.16 and 602.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.39, 1,265.16 and 602.53 is: 830.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.39 : 1,265.16 = 602.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.39/1,265.16 = 602.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.39x = 1,265.16 × 602.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.39x = 762,289.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,289.94/917.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.93

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