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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.39, 1,312.34 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.39, 1,312.34 and 602.28 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.39 : 1,312.34 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.39/1,312.34 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.39x = 1,312.34 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.39x = 790,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,393.12/951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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