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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.99, 1,218.59 and 588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.99, 1,218.59 and 588.75 is: 812.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.99 : 1,218.59 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.99/1,218.59 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.99x = 1,218.59 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.99x = 717,441.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,441.92/882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.51

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