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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,215.26 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,215.26 and 601.72 is: 829.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,215.26 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,215.26 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,215.26 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 731,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,242.46/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.71

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