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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.58, 1,322.85 and 589.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.58, 1,322.85 and 589.73 is: 883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.58 : 1,322.85 = 589.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.58/1,322.85 = 589.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.58x = 1,322.85 × 589.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.58x = 780,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,124.33/882.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.91

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