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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.25, 1,219.86 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.25, 1,219.86 and 604.80 is: 834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.25 : 1,219.86 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.25/1,219.86 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.25x = 1,219.86 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.25x = 737,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,771.33/884.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.35

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