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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.32, 1,217.70 and 602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.32, 1,217.70 and 602.46 is: 831.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.32 : 1,217.70 = 602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.32/1,217.70 = 602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.32x = 1,217.70 × 602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.32x = 733,615.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,615.54/882.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.47

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