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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.34, 1,217.09 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.34, 1,217.09 and 583.59 is: 805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.34 : 1,217.09 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.34/1,217.09 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.34x = 1,217.09 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.34x = 710,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,283.01/882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.00

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