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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.00, 1,322.58 and 573.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.00, 1,322.58 and 573.94 is: 859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.00 : 1,322.58 = 573.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.00/1,322.58 = 573.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.00x = 1,322.58 × 573.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.00x = 759,074.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,074.70/883.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.65

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