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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.94, 1,323.98 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.94, 1,323.98 and 558.66 is: 838.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.94 : 1,323.98 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.94/1,323.98 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.94x = 1,323.98 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.94x = 739,654.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,654.67/881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.67

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