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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.82, 1,220.66 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.82, 1,220.66 and 603.56 is: 833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.82 : 1,220.66 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.82/1,220.66 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.82x = 1,220.66 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.82x = 736,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,732.43/883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.58

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