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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.96, 1,217.22 and 602.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.96, 1,217.22 and 602.48 is: 831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.96 : 1,217.22 = 602.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.96/1,217.22 = 602.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.96x = 1,217.22 × 602.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.96x = 733,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,350.71/881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.50

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