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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.09, 1,218.18 and 659.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.09, 1,218.18 and 659.26 is: 909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.09 : 1,218.18 = 659.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.09/1,218.18 = 659.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.09x = 1,218.18 × 659.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.09x = 803,097.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,097.35/883.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.42

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