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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.45, 1,215.69 and 602.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.45, 1,215.69 and 602.00 is: 830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.45 : 1,215.69 = 602.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.45/1,215.69 = 602.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.45x = 1,215.69 × 602.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.45x = 731,839.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,839.30/881.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.27

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