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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.87, 1,420.56 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.87, 1,420.56 and 602.61 is: 902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.87 : 1,420.56 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.87/1,420.56 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.87x = 1,420.56 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.87x = 856,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,043.66/948.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.17

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