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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.76, 1,217.22 and 602.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.76, 1,217.22 and 602.92 is: 831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.76 : 1,217.22 = 602.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.76/1,217.22 = 602.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.76x = 1,217.22 × 602.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.76x = 733,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,886.28/882.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.35

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