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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.47, 1,218.29 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.47, 1,218.29 and 604.11 is: 833.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.47 : 1,218.29 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.47/1,218.29 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.47x = 1,218.29 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.47x = 735,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,978.15/883.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.05

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