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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.38, 1,324.58 and 570.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.38, 1,324.58 and 570.98 is: 856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.38 : 1,324.58 = 570.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.38/1,324.58 = 570.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.38x = 1,324.58 × 570.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.38x = 756,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,309.96/883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.16

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