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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.55, 1,314.48 and 602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.55, 1,314.48 and 602.72 is: 903.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.55 : 1,314.48 = 602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.55/1,314.48 = 602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.55x = 1,314.48 × 602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.55x = 792,256.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,256.92/876.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.84

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