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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.90, 1,322.01 and 602.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.90, 1,322.01 and 602.59 is: 904.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.90 : 1,322.01 = 602.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.90/1,322.01 = 602.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.90x = 1,322.01 × 602.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.90x = 796,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,623.40/880.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.33

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