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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.97, 1,218.90 and 604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.97, 1,218.90 and 604.25 is: 833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.97 : 1,218.90 = 604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.97/1,218.90 = 604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.97x = 1,218.90 × 604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.97x = 736,520.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,520.33/883.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.20

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