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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.26, 1,322.56 and 602.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.26, 1,322.56 and 602.95 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.26 : 1,322.56 = 602.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.26/1,322.56 = 602.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.26x = 1,322.56 × 602.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.26x = 797,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,440.86/881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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