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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.08, 1,324.62 and 596.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.08, 1,324.62 and 596.34 is: 894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.08 : 1,324.62 = 596.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.08/1,324.62 = 596.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.08x = 1,324.62 × 596.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.08x = 789,923.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,923.89/883.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.51

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