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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,313.10 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,313.10 and 602.28 is: 901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,313.10 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,313.10 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,313.10 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 790,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,853.87/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.44

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