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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.02, 1,345.67 and 602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.02, 1,345.67 and 602.12 is: 831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.02 : 1,345.67 = 602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.02/1,345.67 = 602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.02x = 1,345.67 × 602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.02x = 810,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,245.08/975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.01

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