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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.29, 1,314.44 and 601.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.29, 1,314.44 and 601.55 is: 902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.29 : 1,314.44 = 601.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.29/1,314.44 = 601.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.29x = 1,314.44 × 601.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.29x = 790,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,706.17/876.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.33

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