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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.61, 1,316.41 and 602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.61, 1,316.41 and 602.87 is: 904.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.61 : 1,316.41 = 602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.61/1,316.41 = 602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.61x = 1,316.41 × 602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.61x = 793,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,616.01/877.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.30

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