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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.31, 1,216.77 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.31, 1,216.77 and 602.01 is: 831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.31 : 1,216.77 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.31/1,216.77 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.31x = 1,216.77 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.31x = 732,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,507.71/881.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.16

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