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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.01, 1,322.62 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.01, 1,322.62 and 573.86 is: 859.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.01 : 1,322.62 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.01/1,322.62 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.01x = 1,322.62 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.01x = 758,998.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,998.71/883.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.56

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