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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.63, 1,320.84 and 605.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.63, 1,320.84 and 605.07 is: 905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.63 : 1,320.84 = 605.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.63/1,320.84 = 605.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.63x = 1,320.84 × 605.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.63x = 799,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,200.66/882.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.48

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