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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,323.63 and 594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,323.63 and 594.18 is: 891.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,323.63 = 594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,323.63 = 594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,323.63 × 594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 786,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,474.47/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.51

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