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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.44, 1,219.86 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.44, 1,219.86 and 604.26 is: 834.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.44 : 1,219.86 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.44/1,219.86 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.44x = 1,219.86 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.44x = 737,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,112.60/883.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.37

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