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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.02, 1,323.59 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.02, 1,323.59 and 558.48 is: 837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.02 : 1,323.59 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.02/1,323.59 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.02x = 1,323.59 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.02x = 739,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,195.75/883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.12

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