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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.42, 1,323.63 and 594.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.42, 1,323.63 and 594.06 is: 891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.42 : 1,323.63 = 594.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.42/1,323.63 = 594.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.42x = 1,323.63 × 594.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.42x = 786,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,315.64/882.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.09

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