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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.30, 1,217.94 and 603.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.30, 1,217.94 and 603.48 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.30 : 1,217.94 = 603.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.30/1,217.94 = 603.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.30x = 1,217.94 × 603.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.30x = 735,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,002.43/882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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