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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.50, 1,218.18 and 603.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.50, 1,218.18 and 603.87 is: 832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.50 : 1,218.18 = 603.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.50/1,218.18 = 603.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.50x = 1,218.18 × 603.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.50x = 735,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,622.36/883.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.62

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