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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.88, 1,225.84 and 602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.88, 1,225.84 and 602.60 is: 902.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.88 : 1,225.84 = 602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.88/1,225.84 = 602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.88x = 1,225.84 × 602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.88x = 738,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,691.18/818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.08

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