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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.63, 1,266.33 and 602.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.63, 1,266.33 and 602.54 is: 831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.63 : 1,266.33 = 602.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.63/1,266.33 = 602.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.63x = 1,266.33 × 602.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.63x = 763,015.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,015.15/917.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.51

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