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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.31, 1,325.23 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.31, 1,325.23 and 558.90 is: 838.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.31 : 1,325.23 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.31/1,325.23 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.31x = 1,325.23 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.31x = 740,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,669.65/883.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.52

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