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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,219.44 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,219.44 and 663.04 is: 915.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,219.44 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,219.44 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,219.44 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 808,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,537.50/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.30

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