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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.20, 1,217.76 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.20, 1,217.76 and 588.48 is: 811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.20 : 1,217.76 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.20/1,217.76 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.20x = 1,217.76 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.20x = 716,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,627.40/883.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.40

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