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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.43, 1,217.37 and 601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.43, 1,217.37 and 601.18 is: 830.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.43 : 1,217.37 = 601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.43/1,217.37 = 601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.43x = 1,217.37 × 601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.43x = 731,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,858.50/881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.31

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