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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,219.53 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,219.53 and 604.01 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,219.53 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,219.53 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,219.53 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 736,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,608.32/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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