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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.90, 1,326.39 and 554.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.90, 1,326.39 and 554.86 is: 833.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.90 : 1,326.39 = 554.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.90/1,326.39 = 554.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.90x = 1,326.39 × 554.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.90x = 735,960.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,960.76/882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.57

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