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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.70, 1,314.52 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.70, 1,314.52 and 602.30 is: 902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.70 : 1,314.52 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.70/1,314.52 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.70x = 1,314.52 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.70x = 791,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,735.40/877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.06

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