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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.22, 1,325.10 and 558.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.22, 1,325.10 and 558.14 is: 837.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.22 : 1,325.10 = 558.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.22/1,325.10 = 558.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.22x = 1,325.10 × 558.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.22x = 739,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,591.31/883.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.38

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