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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.83, 1,219.72 and 604.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.83, 1,219.72 and 604.65 is: 834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.83 : 1,219.72 = 604.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.83/1,219.72 = 604.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.83x = 1,219.72 × 604.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.83x = 737,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,503.70/883.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.44

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