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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,346.40 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,346.40 and 602.60 is: 831.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,346.40 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,346.40 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,346.40 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 811,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,340.64/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.62

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