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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.57, 1,344.90 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.57, 1,344.90 and 602.30 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.57 : 1,344.90 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.57/1,344.90 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.57x = 1,344.90 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.57x = 810,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,033.27/975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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