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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.93, 1,218.06 and 601.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.93, 1,218.06 and 601.68 is: 831.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.93 : 1,218.06 = 601.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.93/1,218.06 = 601.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.93x = 1,218.06 × 601.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.93x = 732,882.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,882.34/881.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.00

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