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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.01, 1,318.74 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.01, 1,318.74 and 602.10 is: 902.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.01 : 1,318.74 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.01/1,318.74 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.01x = 1,318.74 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.01x = 794,013.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,013.35/880.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.28

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