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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.08, 1,397.29 and 602.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.08, 1,397.29 and 602.13 is: 902.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.08 : 1,397.29 = 602.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.08/1,397.29 = 602.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.08x = 1,397.29 × 602.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.08x = 841,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,350.23/932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.66

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