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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.93, 1,219.40 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.93, 1,219.40 and 589.44 is: 814.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.93 : 1,219.40 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.93/1,219.40 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.93x = 1,219.40 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.93x = 718,763.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,763.14/882.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.07

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