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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.22, 1,449.63 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.22, 1,449.63 and 602.10 is: 901.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.22 : 1,449.63 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.22/1,449.63 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.22x = 1,449.63 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.22x = 872,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,822.22/968.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.47

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