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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.09, 1,321.58 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.09, 1,321.58 and 588.90 is: 882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.09 : 1,321.58 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.09/1,321.58 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.09x = 1,321.58 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.09x = 778,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,278.46/882.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.31

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