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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.86, 1,218.42 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.86, 1,218.42 and 603 is: 832.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.86 : 1,218.42 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.86/1,218.42 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.86x = 1,218.42 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.86x = 734,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,707.26/882.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.19

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