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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.28, 1,218.39 and 584.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.28, 1,218.39 and 584.53 is: 806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.28 : 1,218.39 = 584.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.28/1,218.39 = 584.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.28x = 1,218.39 × 584.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.28x = 712,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,177.95/883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.29

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