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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.68, 1,245.02 and 883.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.68, 1,245.02 and 883.22 is: 1,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.68 : 1,245.02 = 883.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.68/1,245.02 = 883.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.68x = 1,245.02 × 883.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.68x = 1,099,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,615.92/904.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.48

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