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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.48, 1,322.22 and 604.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.48, 1,322.22 and 604.44 is: 905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.48 : 1,322.22 = 604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.48/1,322.22 = 604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.48x = 1,322.22 × 604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.48x = 799,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,202.66/882.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.63

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