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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.70, 1,313.70 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.70, 1,313.70 and 602.62 is: 831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.70 : 1,313.70 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.70/1,313.70 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.70x = 1,313.70 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.70x = 791,661.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,661.89/951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.84

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