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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.04, 1,323.73 and 603.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.04, 1,323.73 and 603.73 is: 906.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.04 : 1,323.73 = 603.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.04/1,323.73 = 603.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.04x = 1,323.73 × 603.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.04x = 799,175.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,175.51/882.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.05

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