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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.88, 1,312.56 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.88, 1,312.56 and 602.28 is: 902.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.88 : 1,312.56 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.88/1,312.56 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.88x = 1,312.56 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.88x = 790,528.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,528.64/875.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.55

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