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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.51, 1,265.59 and 602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.51, 1,265.59 and 602.79 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.51 : 1,265.59 = 602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.51/1,265.59 = 602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.51x = 1,265.59 × 602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.51x = 762,885.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,885.00/917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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