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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883, 1,218.54 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883, 1,218.54 and 572.50 is: 790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883 : 1,218.54 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883/1,218.54 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883x = 1,218.54 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883x = 697,614.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,614.15/883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.05

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