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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.36, 1,217.70 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.36, 1,217.70 and 603.18 is: 832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.36 : 1,217.70 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.36/1,217.70 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.36x = 1,217.70 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.36x = 734,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,492.29/882.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.42

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