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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.21, 1,346.13 and 602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.21, 1,346.13 and 602.82 is: 832.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.21 : 1,346.13 = 602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.21/1,346.13 = 602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.21x = 1,346.13 × 602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.21x = 811,474.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,474.09/975.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.10

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