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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.71, 1,219.64 and 604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.71, 1,219.64 and 604.23 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.71 : 1,219.64 = 604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.71/1,219.64 = 604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.71x = 1,219.64 × 604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.71x = 736,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,940.06/883.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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