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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,218.95 and 603.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,218.95 and 603.57 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,218.95 = 603.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,218.95 = 603.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,218.95 × 603.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 735,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,721.65/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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