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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.18, 1,324.35 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.18, 1,324.35 and 558.90 is: 839.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.18 : 1,324.35 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.18/1,324.35 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.18x = 1,324.35 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.18x = 740,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,179.22/882.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.03

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