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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883.38, 1,218.78 and 588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883.38, 1,218.78 and 588.69 is: 812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883.38 : 1,218.78 = 588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883.38/1,218.78 = 588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883.38x = 1,218.78 × 588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883.38x = 717,483.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,483.60/883.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.20

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