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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.95, 1,218.02 and 603.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.95, 1,218.02 and 603.14 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.95 : 1,218.02 = 603.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.95/1,218.02 = 603.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.95x = 1,218.02 × 603.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.95x = 734,627.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,627.48/882.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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