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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.67, 1,219.06 and 602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.67, 1,219.06 and 602.41 is: 831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.67 : 1,219.06 = 602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.67/1,219.06 = 602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.67x = 1,219.06 × 602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.67x = 734,373.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,373.93/882.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.99

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