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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,313.73 and 602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,313.73 and 602.82 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,313.73 = 602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,313.73 = 602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,313.73 × 602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 791,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,942.72/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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