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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.36, 1,325.04 and 558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.36, 1,325.04 and 558.82 is: 838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.36 : 1,325.04 = 558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.36/1,325.04 = 558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.36x = 1,325.04 × 558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.36x = 740,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,458.85/883.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.23

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