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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.81, 1,345.97 and 602.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.81, 1,345.97 and 602.43 is: 830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.81 : 1,345.97 = 602.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.81/1,345.97 = 602.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.81x = 1,345.97 × 602.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.81x = 810,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,849.69/975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.95

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