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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.83, 1,218.34 and 603.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.83, 1,218.34 and 603.65 is: 833.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.83 : 1,218.34 = 603.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.83/1,218.34 = 603.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.83x = 1,218.34 × 603.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.83x = 735,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,454.74/882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.06

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