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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.65, 1,316.49 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.65, 1,316.49 and 602.91 is: 904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.65 : 1,316.49 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.65/1,316.49 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.65x = 1,316.49 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.65x = 793,722.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,722.72/877.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.37

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