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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.47, 1,219.66 and 605.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.47, 1,219.66 and 605.11 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.47 : 1,219.66 = 605.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.47/1,219.66 = 605.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.47x = 1,219.66 × 605.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.47x = 738,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,028.46/884.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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