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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.32, 1,324.94 and 592.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.32, 1,324.94 and 592.68 is: 888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.32 : 1,324.94 = 592.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.32/1,324.94 = 592.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.32x = 1,324.94 × 592.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.32x = 785,265.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,265.44/883.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.99

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