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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.63, 1,218.81 and 603.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.63, 1,218.81 and 603.42 is: 832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.63 : 1,218.81 = 603.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.63/1,218.81 = 603.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.63x = 1,218.81 × 603.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.63x = 735,454.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,454.33/883.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.31

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