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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.54, 1,315.02 and 602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.54, 1,315.02 and 602.76 is: 904.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.54 : 1,315.02 = 602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.54/1,315.02 = 602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.54x = 1,315.02 × 602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.54x = 792,641.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,641.46/876.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.28

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