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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.24, 1,221.22 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.24, 1,221.22 and 603.98 is: 834.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.24 : 1,221.22 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.24/1,221.22 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.24x = 1,221.22 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.24x = 737,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,592.46/884.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.15

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