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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.16, 1,218.81 and 588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.16, 1,218.81 and 588.23 is: 811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.16 : 1,218.81 = 588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.16/1,218.81 = 588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.16x = 1,218.81 × 588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.16x = 716,934.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,934.51/883.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.79

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