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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.66, 1,220.11 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.66, 1,220.11 and 604.60 is: 833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.66 : 1,220.11 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.66/1,220.11 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.66x = 1,220.11 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.66x = 737,678.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,678.51/884.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.86

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