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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,319.97 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,319.97 and 602.94 is: 903.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,319.97 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,319.97 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,319.97 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 795,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,862.71/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.38

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