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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.42, 1,214.52 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.42, 1,214.52 and 601.70 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.42 : 1,214.52 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.42/1,214.52 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.42x = 1,214.52 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.42x = 730,776.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,776.68/881.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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