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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.80, 1,313.58 and 602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.80, 1,313.58 and 602.52 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.80 : 1,313.58 = 602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.80/1,313.58 = 602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.80x = 1,313.58 × 602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.80x = 791,458.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,458.22/951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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