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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.61, 1,318.96 and 602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.61, 1,318.96 and 602.30 is: 902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.61 : 1,318.96 = 602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.61/1,318.96 = 602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.61x = 1,318.96 × 602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.61x = 794,411.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,411.11/880.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.12

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