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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.80, 1,218.84 and 602.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.80, 1,218.84 and 602.93 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.80 : 1,218.84 = 602.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.80/1,218.84 = 602.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.80x = 1,218.84 × 602.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.80x = 734,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,877.12/882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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