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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.04, 1,218.06 and 568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.04, 1,218.06 and 568.19 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.04 : 1,218.06 = 568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.04/1,218.06 = 568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.04x = 1,218.06 × 568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.04x = 692,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,090.99/883.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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