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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.44, 1,218.66 and 604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.44, 1,218.66 and 604.72 is: 833.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.44 : 1,218.66 = 604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.44/1,218.66 = 604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.44x = 1,218.66 × 604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.44x = 736,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,948.08/884.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.24

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