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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.19, 1,216.13 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.19, 1,216.13 and 602.10 is: 830.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.19 : 1,216.13 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.19/1,216.13 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.19x = 1,216.13 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.19x = 732,228.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,228.86/881.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.95

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