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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.00, 1,318.75 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.00, 1,318.75 and 602.10 is: 902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.00 : 1,318.75 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.00/1,318.75 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.00x = 1,318.75 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.00x = 794,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,017.87/880.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.30

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