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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.06, 1,217.36 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.06, 1,217.36 and 602.22 is: 831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.06 : 1,217.36 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.06/1,217.36 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.06x = 1,217.36 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.06x = 733,118.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,118.54/882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.14

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