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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.56, 1,394.91 and 602.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.56, 1,394.91 and 602.00 is: 901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.56 : 1,394.91 = 602.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.56/1,394.91 = 602.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.56x = 1,394.91 × 602.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.56x = 839,728.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,728.85/931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.42

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