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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.19, 1,218.84 and 588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.19, 1,218.84 and 588.26 is: 811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.19 : 1,218.84 = 588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.19/1,218.84 = 588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.19x = 1,218.84 × 588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.19x = 716,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,994.82/883.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.82

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