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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.12, 1,322.26 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.12, 1,322.26 and 574.20 is: 859.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.12 : 1,322.26 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.12/1,322.26 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.12x = 1,322.26 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.12x = 759,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,241.69/883.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.73

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