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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.06, 1,219.77 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.06, 1,219.77 and 603.98 is: 833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.06 : 1,219.77 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.06/1,219.77 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.06x = 1,219.77 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.06x = 736,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,716.68/884.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.33

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