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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,318.78 and 602.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,318.78 and 602.07 is: 902.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,318.78 = 602.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,318.78 = 602.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,318.78 × 602.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 793,993.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,993.68/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.20

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