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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.24, 1,219.84 and 602.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.24, 1,219.84 and 602.98 is: 832.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.24 : 1,219.84 = 602.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.24/1,219.84 = 602.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.24x = 1,219.84 × 602.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.24x = 735,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,534.57/883.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.77

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