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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.18, 1,218.90 and 559.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.18, 1,218.90 and 559.82 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.18 : 1,218.90 = 559.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.18/1,218.90 = 559.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.18x = 1,218.90 × 559.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.18x = 682,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,364.60/883.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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